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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has cautioned that the ongoing El Niño weather conditions could drive electricityContinue Reading The post PUCSL warns of possible power shortages amid El Niño appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Eastern and North Central provinces and theContinue Reading The post August 25 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 08 districts appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka is set to launch its Licensing Round 2026, inviting global energy companies to explore and produce offshore oilContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to invite global firms for offshore oil and gas exploration appeared first on…

The People’s Joint Opposition has strongly condemned a protest staged outside the Colombo headquarters of the Bar Association of SriContinue Reading The post Joint Opposition condemns protest calling for BASL President’s resignation, blames…

Eric Meyer, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador‑ designated to Sri Lanka, arrived in Colombo on Saturday (22), to formally assumeContinue Reading The post US Ambassador-Designate to Sri Lanka Eric Meyer arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first…

The Department of Examinations has announced the dates for three major national examinations scheduled for 2027. According to the announcedContinue Reading The post 2027 GCE A/L, O/L & Scholarship exam dates announced appeared first on…

Rishabh Pant wasted no time making an impact after returning to the crease on Day 2 of the second TestContinue Reading The post Rishabh Pant’s 95M Six Damages Solar Panel on SSC Roof appeared first on Newswire.

A suspect who allegedly stole a passenger’s bag at the Pettah bus stand was swiftly apprehended by members of theContinue Reading The post Air Force nabs suspect in Pettah bus stand theft (CCTV) appeared first on Newswire.

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has imposed a Rs. 200,000 fine on a supermarket in Anuradhapura for displaying electrical cord reelsContinue Reading The post Supermarket fined Rs. 200,000 for selling electrical cord reels without SLS…

A 59-year-old woman was rescued after falling into the Diyawanna Oya in the Sandun Uyana area of Battaramulla on Aug.Continue Reading The post Navy rescues woman who fell into Diyawanna Oya appeared first on Newswire.