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The illuminated new Kelani Bridge, designed using stay cables to connect the two main pylons with the bridge deck and to share weight of the loads from the bridge deck. Engineers tested the lighting systems of the new bridge to be…

The lighting systems set up at the new Kelani Bridge was tested last evening by the Highways Ministry. The bridge is erected on an engineering design known as extradosed type, using stay cables to connect the two main pylons with…

Teachers should be more patient when it comes to resolving their salary anomalies considering the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country, former UNP MP Prof. Ashu Marasinghe said. He was speaking at a press…

Paddy harvesting for the Yala season 2021 has already commenced. The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to purchase Nadu variety paddy at Rs. 55 per kilogram through the Paddy Marketing Board in order to purchase the paddy harvest…

Toppling this Government to bring another Government with the same characteristics will not help overcome the economic and social problems faced by the people, former JVP MP Sunil Handunnetti said. Handunnetti was speaking to the…

Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal tabled by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to establish formal diplomatic relations with government of Timor-Leste (East Timor). The government of Timor-Leste (East Timor) has expressed its…

The appointment of State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal as the Central Bank Governor poses a threat to the credibility and independence of that institution, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said. Issuing a statement, he said the…

Half of the Sri Lankan population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is a great victory achieved by the country, Co-cabinet Spokesman Mass Media Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said. Speaking at the weekly cabinet media…

LocalIshara MudugamuwaTags: COVID19coronavirusSri LankaHalf of the Sri Lankan population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is a great victory achieved by the country, Co-cabinet Spokesman Mass Media Minister Dullas…

No pathogenic microorganisms have been detected in imported organic fertilizers, Agriculture Ministry confirmed. The Ministry of Agriculture states that the news published on social media and in some national media that the…