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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas for multi‑day boats in the BayContinue Reading The post Met Department warns of rough seas for multi‑day boats appeared first on Newswire.

The Government of India has extended financial assistance for the passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai for another year,Continue Reading The post India extends financial assistance for Nagapattinam–Kankesanthurai…

The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced that wearing seat belts will become compulsory for all passengers traveling inContinue Reading The post Seat belt law on expressways enforced from midnight appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Navy rescued a harbour pilot who fell overboard while attempting to board a merchant vessel near theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Navy rescues harbour pilot fallen overboard at Colombo Port appeared first on Newswire.

The US Embassy in Sri Lanka announced that David Myers has assumed duties as the new Deputy Chief of MissionContinue Reading The post David Myers assumes role as Deputy Chief of Mission at US Embassy Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

SriLankan Aviation College celebrated the 47th anniversary of SriLankan Airlines with a special edition of its aviation talk series, TheContinue Reading The post SriLankan Aviation College marks airline’s 47th anniversary with Special…

Former President and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the 17‑year revolution launched by Sri Lanka’s firstContinue Reading The post Former President Ranil says J. R. Jayewardene’s 17‑year revolution…

An invitation from the Indian government and a scheduled Buddhist religious ceremony were among the grounds presented by lawyers representingContinue Reading The post Indian Govt Invitation, Buddhist Ceremony Cited in Namal’s Bail…

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy on Thursday (17) hosted a high‑level discussion with the World Bank Group on advancingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka, World Bank discuss digital transformation and public sector modernisation…

A fully equipped drug store together with a staff official housing complex will be established at the Chavakachcheri Base HospitalContinue Reading The post Rs. 336 Million project to upgrade Chavakachcheri Base Hospital appeared first on…