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Authorities Extend Flood Alert for Aththanagalu Oya Basin.

May 23, 2026 at 1:37 AM

The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning for the Aththanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya basins until Monday morning as water levels remain a concern following heavy rainfall.

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Authorities Extend Flood Alert for Aththanagalu Oya Basin

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Sri Lanka Digitizes Disaster Relief: New Compensation Portal for Cyclone Ditwah Victims.

May 18, 2026 at 6:47 PM

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CAA Cracks Down on Marawila Traders Over Illegal Rice Pricing.

May 15, 2026 at 5:46 AM

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Matara Tourist Hotels Penalized with Massive Fine for Inflating Water Prices.

May 14, 2026 at 4:02 AM

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May 11, 2026 at 10:22 AM

Sri Lanka Police Issue Urgent Advisory to Property Owners Amid Rising Tenant Fraud.

Sri Lanka Police have issued a directive urging property owners to strictly vet tenants, citing a rise in organized criminal activities, particularly online financial fraud orchestrated by foreign nationals in rented premises.

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Batticaloa Eatery Slapped with Massive Rs. 500,000 Fine for Overcharging on Water.

May 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM

A popular restaurant in Batticaloa faces a significant financial penalty after being caught selling bottled water above its official Maximum Retail Price (MRP).

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Batticaloa Eatery Slapped with Massive Rs. 500,000 Fine for Overcharging on Water

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Hatton Police Launch Public Appeal to Identify ATM Theft Suspect.

Hatton Police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect captured on CCTV attempting to dismantle two ATMs at a private bank in Hatton.

May 6, 2026 at 10:31 AM

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Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams.

May 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Government Slashes Long-Distance Bus Reservation Fees to Rs. 30.

May 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM

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Sri Lanka Launches Pilot Online Booking System for Intercity Bus Travel

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May 4, 2026 at 10:16 AM

Sri Lanka Launches Pilot Online Booking System for Intercity Bus Travel.

Sri Lanka has introduced a pilot online seat reservation platform for long-distance bus travel, aimed at reducing physical terminal visits and improving passenger convenience.

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CAA Cracks Down on Rice Price Violations at Bokundara Economic Centre.

May 2, 2026 at 8:43 AM

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched intensified islandwide raids against traders selling rice above the government-mandated Maximum Retail Price (MRP), leading to the detection of a violator at the Bokundara Economic Centre.

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CAA Cracks Down on Rice Price Violations at Bokundara Economic Centre

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Sri Lanka U-19 Cricketers Granted Bail Following Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct.

May 1, 2026 at 10:35 AM

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Foreign Ministry Issues Urgent Appeal to Identify Detained Sri Lankan Woman in Saudi Arabia.

April 30, 2026 at 11:11 AM

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Unused Gourmet Meals from Disrupted White House Correspondents' Dinner Distributed to Charity.

April 27, 2026 at 11:51 PM

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Registration of Persons Department Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding e-NIC Scam

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April 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM

Registration of Persons Department Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding e-NIC Scam.

The Department for Registration of Persons has warned the public about a sophisticated scam where fraudsters are using fake mobile apps and spoofed hotline numbers to steal personal information under the guise of e-NIC registration.

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Sri Lanka Police Crack Down on Unauthorized Bus Fare Hikes.

April 24, 2026 at 12:28 PM

Sri Lankan authorities are taking strict action against bus operators charging above authorized fares, urging the public to report incidents via hotlines 118 or 119.

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Sri Lanka Police Crack Down on Unauthorized Bus Fare Hikes

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Unveiling the Mechanisms of Control within the FLDS Polygamist Sect.

April 23, 2026 at 2:08 PM

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Technology

Federal Jury Rules Against Uber in North Carolina Sexual Assault Lawsuit.

A federal jury in North Carolina has ordered Uber to pay $5,000 in damages to a woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by a driver in 2019, marking another legal setback for the rideshare giant in a series of bellwether trials.

April 21, 2026 at 1:19 AM

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NTC Cracks Down on Bus Fare Violations During New Year Festive Season.

April 19, 2026 at 3:37 AM

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April 17, 2026 at 5:53 AM

Digital Transformation: Sri Lanka Launches Online Booking for Festive Bus Travel.

The Ministry of Transport has introduced an online reservation system for passengers returning to Colombo from Galle and Matara following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays, aiming to reduce queues and streamline travel.

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