Red warning issued as Cyclonic Storm Arnab threatens rough seas around Sri Lanka The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for strong winds and very rough seas in the Bay of Bengal and the deep and shallow sea…
RESIDENTS LIVING ON THE BANKS OF MEE OYA WARNED TO BE VIGILANT
Two reservoirs release 7,400 cusecs into Mee Oya, residents warned – Residents living along the banks of the Mee Oya have been urged to remain vigilant as the Inginimitiya and Thabbowa reservoirs are releasing a combined 7,400 cubic feet of…
ONE DEAD OVER 10,500 AFFECTED BY CYCLONE ARNAB
Cyclone Arnab: Over 10,500 affected, one dead as severe weather hits 12 districts More than 10,500 people from 2,736 families have been affected by adverse weather conditions across 12 districts, with one death reported and 215 houses partially damaged,…
FOR MUMS OF MULTIPLES MORE MATERNITY LEAVE
More maternity leave for mums of multiples Mothers of triplets or more will be entitled to 168 days Mothers of twins will receive 126 working days of full-pay maternity leave Female public sector employees giving birth to twins will soon…
ON SHOPS HIDING PRICES FROM CUSTOMERS CAA CRACK DOWN IN RAIDS
Nearly 200 raids : CAA cracks down on shops hiding prices from customers The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted nearly 200 special raids across Sri Lanka over violations of consumer protection laws, including the failure to display prices of…
PETROL 95 PRICE ONLY INCREASED SLIGHTLY BY LANKA IOC
Lanka IOC increases Petrol 95 price Lanka IOC has increased the price of a litre of Petrol 95 by Rs. 20, while keeping the prices of all other fuel varieties unchanged. The revision applies only to Petrol 95, with…
KASSAPA THERA RESPONDING TO CRITICISM’ “IS IT WRONG FOR SARATH WEERASEKERA TO VISIT ME’
“Is it wrong for Sarath Weerasekara to visit me?” Balangoda Kassapa Thero responds to criticism Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero has responded to criticism over his visit to a five-star hotel in Colombo and his meeting with former Minister Sarath Weerasekara,…
CYCLONIC STORM LIKELY OWING TO LOW PRESSURE AREA IN BAY OF BENGAL
Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal likely to develop into cyclonic storm The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal near the North Andaman Islands is likely to remain in the same vicinity and develop into a depression by today…
FOU THOUSAND IN ONE THOUSAND FARMING FAMILIES IN CRISIS SEEKS REDRESS FROM PRESIDENT
1,000 farming families and 4,000 employees in crisis; Ceylon Green Life appeals to President Ceylon Green Life Plantation (Pvt) Ltd has appealed to the President for relief, stating that more than 1,000 farming families and over 4,000 employees are…
YOUNG MAN DEATH IN HOMAGAMA POLICE CUSTODY RELATIVES ALLEGE BEING BEATEN BY POLICE PERSONNEL
Relatives allege young man died after being beaten in Homagama police custody Relatives of a 29-year-old man who died while in the custody of the Homagama Police Headquarters have accused police officers of assaulting him.The deceased has been…
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