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Fuel station to be established on Delft island for the first time

05 Oct 2025

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An agreement was reached today with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to establish a fuel station on Delft Island for the first time in history, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister and Leader of the House, Bimal Ratnayake said.

84 people affected by adverse weather in five provinces: DMC

05 Oct 2025

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A total of 84 people from 49 families have been affected by the prevailing inclement weather in the Central, North Central, Northern, Southern, and North Western Provinces, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported.

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Water aerodrome opens at Beira Lake to resume flights between Colombo and Katunayake

03 Oct 2025

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Cinnamon Air’s demonstration flight to reinstate Beira Lake as a Water Aerodrome departed from Katunayake International Airport and touched down at the Cinnamon Lakeside Pier on Beira Lake today, under the patronage of Hon. Bimal Ratnayake, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports & Civil Aviation, bringing domestic air connectivity right into the heart of Colombo city.

Warm weather advisory issued for five districts

03 Oct 2025

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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, Monaragala and Hambantota districts.

Warm weather advisory issued for five districts

03 Oct 2025

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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, Monaragala and Hambantota districts.

No extension for GCE O/L 2025 examination applications

02 Oct 2025

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The Department of Examinations announced that the deadline for submitting applications for the 2025 GCE Ordinary Level Examination will not be extended under any circumstances.

Education reforms to boost Pirivena schools: PM

02 Oct 2025

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The quality of Pirivena education is expected to improve through ongoing education reforms, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Yal Devi train to face delays due to repairs between Vavuniya and Omanthai

02 Oct 2025

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The Yal Devi express train operating between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai (KKS) will experience delays due to essential repair work on the railway line between Vavuniya and Omanthai, the Railways Department announced.

Train derails at Ragama, disrupting Puttalam line

02 Oct 2025

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A train transporting Prima flour derailed near the Ja-Ela end of the Ragama railway station today, causing significant disruption to train services on the Puttalam line, the Railways Department said.

Fresh warning issued on WhatsApp & online fraud risks

02 Oct 2025

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The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has urged the public not to join unknown WhatsApp groups, avoid engaging in financial transactions with strangers, and refrain from purchasing goods from unverified sources.

CAA directs traders to charge for plastic bags from November 1

02 Oct 2025

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a new directive under Section 10(l)(b)(ii) of the Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003, stating that traders are prohibited from providing certain plastic bags free of charge to consumers.

Gazette issued making seat belts mandatory for all expressway passengers

02 Oct 2025

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Drivers and passengers, including those seated in the back seats of vehicles, are now required to wear seat belts when travelling on expressways, following an extraordinary gazette notification issued by the government.

Fresh warning issued on WhatsApp & online fraud risks

01 Oct 2025

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The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has urged the public not to join unknown WhatsApp groups, avoid engaging in financial transactions with strangers, and refrain from purchasing goods from unverified sources.

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Weligama Municipal Council officials protest over alleged threats by Deputy Chairman

01 Oct 2025

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Officials of the Weligama Municipal Council refrained from performing their duties, claiming that Deputy Chairman Arindra Sanath Kumara had threatened the Municipal Council Accountant, a senior official said.

Teaching service recruitment awaiting Appeal Court verdict

01 Oct 2025

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The Education Ministry said that several Supreme Court cases concerning the competitive examination held on March 25, 2023, for the admission of graduate officers in government services, including development officers working in schools — into the teaching service, have been concluded.

Anuradhapura set to become first district to eradicate rabies: Dr. Nanayakkara

01 Oct 2025

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Anuradhapura will soon be recognized as the first district in Sri Lanka to eradicate rabies, with the district’s flag set to be hoisted to mark the milestone, Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) Executive Committee Member Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara announced.

Ministry submits bill to ban corporal punishment of children

01 Oct 2025

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The Women and Child Affairs Ministry has submitted a bill to Parliament seeking to amend the Penal Code to address the corporal punishment of children, the Education Ministry said.

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Matara station lacks timetable announcements, Frustrates commuters

01 Oct 2025

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Commuters at Matara Railway Station have expressed frustration over the lack of announcements regarding train schedules.

Ministry clarifies Nobel Prize mix-up on tea achievement

30 Sep 2025

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The Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry has clarified that the minister mistakenly referred to the Nobel Prize when speaking about the latest global achievement of Sri Lankan tea.

Fuel station owners warn of closures over low commission

30 Sep 2025

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The Petroleum Distributors Association has warned that many petrol stations may have to close in the near future due to insufficient commissions paid by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association (SLPPTOA) joint Secretary D.V Shantha Silva said.