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The trade union action launched by Grama Niladhari officers has been called off following discussions with the Ministry of PublicContinue Reading The post Grama Niladhari officers end trade union action appeared first on Newswire.

The Central Criminal Investigation Department (CCID) has obtained approval to detain alleged large‑scale drug trafficker Shiran Basik for 90 daysContinue Reading The post Shiran Basik detained for 90 days in major drug trafficking probe…

A large‑scale technical support Shramadana programme was carried out today at 33 hospitals across the country to mark the 31stContinue Reading The post SLVTA marks 31st Anniversary with nationwide technical shramadana appeared first on…

The Department of Meteorology has warned that there is now a 90% chance the current El Niño conditions will intensifyContinue Reading The post 90% chance of very strong El Niño by year-end, Met Dept warns appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Police has unveiled a special security and traffic plan for the opening procession of the historic KandyContinue Reading The post Police announce traffic plan for first Kumbal Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera appeared first on…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, andContinue Reading The post August 18 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 07 districts…

An injured tusker calf found separated from its herd in the Thibbatuwewa area of Mahawa received medical treatment with theContinue Reading The post Injured Tusker Calf Rescued and Treated in Mahawa appeared first on Newswire.

A Colombo court has ordered a 17-year-old school cricketer arrested over an alleged assault involving a Bloomfield Cricket and AthleticContinue Reading The post Bloomfield Death Case: Court Extends Custody of 17-Year-Old Cricketer appeared…

A special project featuring a new physical development plan is to be implemented at Yala National Park to minimize difficultiesContinue Reading The post Special project to ease tourist congestion at Yala National Park appeared first on…

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says Sri Lankans will soon have the freedom to own and use vehicles ofContinue Reading The post Sri Lankans will soon be free to own vehicles of their choice: Minister appeared first on Newswire.