One killed, 19 injured in van-lorry collision
A person has been killed while 19 others have been injured in an accident on the Radella short cut road
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Ceasefire hopes fade as Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon
Prospects of a ceasefire between Israel and its foes Hamas and Hezbollah ran aground on Friday as Israeli airstrikes killed
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Govt denies reports of reduced security for ex-president Mahinda
The Presidential Secretariat says that the reports circulating claiming that the security detail of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been
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Expect evening rains
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning during thundershowers as the
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President and Indian High Commissioner Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Indian High Commissioner H.E. Santosh Jha today (01) at the Presidential Secretariat. The discussion
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Sri Lanka makes $503 million in debt service payments in first half 2024
The external debt of the government as of end of June 2024 amounted to USD 37.5 billion, according to the
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Weather advisory issued for severe lightning
The Meteorology Department has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning for several provinces and districts. Thundershowers accompanied by severe
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Sri Lanka’s pig farms urged to register as African swine fever spreads
Sri Lanka’s Department of Animal Production and Health has requested the owners of pig farms across the island to visit
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Colombo HC grants additional bail to ex-minister Johnston Fernando
The Colombo High Court today (01) ordered to recall the warrant issued against former Minister Johnston Fernando, for failure to
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IMF team to visit Sri Lanka soon for third review under EFF program
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will soon visit Sri Lanka to discuss the third review under the
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