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Director of Irrigation (Water Management) Engineer H.M.P.S.D. Herath has called on the public to use water sparingly, noting that theContinue Reading The post Reservoirs at 48% capacity, drinking water unaffected – Irrigation Director…

A Philippine national has been arrested at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport with a stock of Kush drugs valued atContinue Reading The post 63 yr old Filipino woman arrested at BIA with Rs. 61.8M worth of Kush appeared first…

Director General of the Department of Animal Production and Health, Dr. Sanjika Perera, has called on the public to takeContinue Reading The post Public urged to stop feeding stray dogs as Rabies Elimination Plan targets 2030 appeared first…

Sri Lanka has formally banned the import of goods produced using forced labour, effective July 10, 2026, in a moveContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka bans imports of goods produced with forced labour appeared first on Newswire.

The Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to test a drone aircraft service capable of carrying passengers in Sri Lanka.Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka to test plans for passenger‑carrying drone service appeared first on Newswire.

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been confirmed as a Kandy Royals player for the 2026 Lanka Premier LeagueContinue Reading The post Shaheen Afridi to play LPL after Pakistan Test Squad omission appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Navy has recovered a consignment of smuggled shampoo packets during a search operation at Urumalei beach inContinue Reading The post Bad Hair Day for Smugglers: Navy seizes 5,386 Shampoo Packets appeared first on Newswire.

The Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has handed over advanced laboratory equipment worthContinue Reading The post UNDP hands over Rs. 240 Mn worth of advanced lab equipment…

The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka has formally opposed proposals to extend the constitutionally established retirement age of judges.Continue Reading The post Judicial Service Association writes to President against retirement…

Six Tamil and Muslim political parties have come together to form a common political platform aimed at jointly advocating forContinue Reading The post “No Racism”: Why have six Tamil and Muslim parties come together? appeared first on…