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Rs. 212 Mn Nurses’ Quarters Project launched at Point Pedro Hospital
The foundation stone for a new four‑storey nurses’ quarters complex at the Point Pedro Base Hospital was laid under the patronage of Minister of...
Police reveal cause of Southern Expressway crash involving 11 vehicles
Police have attributed the Southern Expressway accident involving 11 vehicles to excessive speed and serious negligence by the driver of a cab travelling from...
Free spectacles, hearing aids programme launched for university students
The President’s Fund has launched a programme to provide free spectacles and hearing aids to university students, with the first programme held at Rajarata...
Norwood probe uncovers Sri Lanka’s largest Aswesuma fraud yet
Investigators probing alleged fraud involving Aswesuma welfare payments at the Norwood Divisional Secretariat believe losses could approach Rs. 30 million, potentially making it the...
Heavy rain exceeding 100 mm expected in several areas as monsoon...
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for heavy rain in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle...
Flood warning issued for Kuda Ganga sub-basin amid heavy rain
The Irrigation Department has issued an Amber flood warning for the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu River following considerable rainfall in upstream catchment...
Severe flood warning issued for Mahaweli River in Pasbage Korale
The Irrigation Department has issued a severe flood warning for low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River within the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat Division following...
“A Slow, Long Journey” Sanga on what Sri Lanka must do
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has called for a major rethink of the national team’s T20 batting lineup following their 3-0 series defeat...
New WhatsApp hotline for motor vehicle complaints
The Department of Motor Traffic has introduced a new WhatsApp hotline, 074 245 3300, through which the public can submit written complaints regarding issues...
Rs. 1.5 Bn national programme to secure unsafe roads
The government has launched a Rs. 1.5 billion programme to secure unsafe and dangerous locations on roads outside the national highway system, with allocations...