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Nearly 9,000 drivers and passengers have been fined for violating seatbelt regulations on Sri Lanka’s expressways, police said. According toContinue Reading The post Nearly 9,000 fined for seatbelt violations on expressways appeared first…

Weather forecasts suggest that rain could play a part in affecting two major international cricket matches scheduled this weekend inContinue Reading The post Weather watch: Rain may affect NZ–Pakistan in Colombo, SL–England in Kandy…

Due to the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some placesContinue Reading The post Heavy rain alert for 10 districts including Kandy appeared first on Newswire.

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has alleged that losses amounting to Rs. 7,672 million have been incurred due to theContinue Reading The post Patali alleges Rs. 7.6 billion loss from substandard coal, cites CEB letter appeared…

England captain Harry Brook has identified Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka as a key threat ahead of their Super 8Continue Reading The post England wary of in-form Nissanka ahead of Super 8 clash appeared first on Newswire.

Arun Hemachandra departed on an official visit to the Republic of Korea from Feb. 21 to 28, leading a delegationContinue Reading The post Hemachandra in South Korea for talks on jobs, worker welfare appeared first on Newswire.

The Ministry of Agriculture on Friday (20) launched “Maize Stock”, an online information system and web application designed to improveContinue Reading The post “Maize Stock” app launched to improve maize supply management appeared first on…

Nearly 900,000 mobile SIM cards without verified identity details are currently active in Sri Lanka, and will be deactivated ifContinue Reading The post Nearly 900,000 unregistered SIM cards to be deactivated ? appeared first on Newswire.

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) has called for the immediate suspension of construction activities linked to the proposedContinue Reading The post Environmentalists oppose Jaffna cricket complex over ecological risks…

A fishmonger was hospitalised after being shot by unidentified assailants traveling in a car in the Gandara area of Matara,Continue Reading The post Shooting in Matara leaves one hospitalised appeared first on Newswire.