CEJ demands immediate halt to illegal clearing, construction in Knuckles conservation forest – The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has sent a letter of demand to the Conservator General of Forests, calling for the immediate suspension of all illegal clearing…
MOBILE WET CLINIC IN MANNAR TO AID FLOOD HOT FARM ANIMALS
Three-day mobile vet clinic in Mannar to aid flood-hit farm animals – The Government Veterinary Officers’ Association will launch a three-day mobile clinic in Mannar starting tomorrow to treat farm animals affected by the recent floods caused by Cyclone Dithwa,…
TWO 50MW WIND POWER PROJECTS IN MANNAR GETS CABINET NOD
Cabinet approves two 50MW wind power projects in Mannar – The Cabinet has approved the establishment of two new wind power plants each with a capacity of 50 megawatts in Mullikulum, Mannar, as part of the government’s push to generate…
AFTER A ROAD ACCIDENT FORMER SPEAKER ASOKA RANWELA HOSPITALIZED
Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala hospitalized after road accident in Sapugaskanda – National People’s Power (NPP) MP and former Speaker Asoka Ranwala was hospitalized this evening following a road accident in the Sapugaskanda area, police said. The accident occurred in the…
TO “REBUILD SRI LANKA” FUND SRIYANI DRESS POINT CONTRIBUTE RS 20 MILLION
Sriyani Dress Point Contributes Rs. 20 Million to ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund Sriyani Dress Point, one of Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retail chains, has made a substantial contribution of Rs. 20 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund, established…
PARTNERING UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND ( UNFPA) AUSTRALIA PLEDGES AUD 500,000 SUPPORT
Australia pledges AUD 500,000 to UNFPA for Sri Lanka flood relief Australia has pledged AUD 500,000 to support urgent humanitarian assistance in Sri Lanka, partnering with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to protect women and girls affected by catastrophic…
RAILWAY DEPARTMENT UPDATES ON TRAIN SERVICES WHICH GATHER MOMENTUM TO RESRORE NORMALCY
Train services : Update from Railway Department Sri Lanka Railways has announced that 16 main line services will operate this evening (10).The trains will operate from Colombo Fort to Rambukkana, Mahawa, Kurunegala, Ganewatte, and Polgahawela.The Railway department further said that…
OVER PRICE VIOLATION COURT FINES NUWARA ELIYA SUPER MARKET RS 500,000-
Court fines Nuwara Eliya supermarket Rs. 500,000 over price violation The Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a supermarket after it pleaded guilty to selling drinking water at a price higher than the approved…
AT ATM CARD FRAUD PUBLIC SUPPORT SOUGHT
Public Support Sought in ATM Card Fraud Investigation The Sri Lanka Police are seeking public assistance to apprehend a serial ATM card fraud suspect believed to be operating across various parts of the island. The appeal follows a recent incident…
THE DATES FOR SUBJECTS POSTPONED AT A/L RELEASED
The timetable for the postponed A/L subjects has been released The timetable for the 2025 GCE Advanced Level examination subjects that were not held due to adverse weather conditions was issued this afternoon (10). Arrangements have been made to conduct…
