President instructs to probe delay in completing Matara court complex
Special directive issued to judicial infrastructure oversight teams to expedite stalled provincial court building works.
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Cabinet Approves Landmark Inland Waterways Transport Project for Greater Colombo
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted formal approval for a modern passenger boat transport network connecting Battaramulla, Wellawatte, and Colombo Fort.
Southern Expressway Upgrades Begin to Ease Southern Province Tourism Traffic
The Road Development Authority has commenced expansion works on key interchanges along the Southern Expressway to facilitate growing holiday and cargo transit.
Kandy Esala Perahera Preparations Underway with Enhanced Cultural Heritage Security
The Sri Dalada Maligawa and Central Province administration have finalized comprehensive arrangements for the grand annual cultural pageant.
Central Highlands Tea Estates Record Surge in High-Grown Orthodox Crop Yields
Favorable weather across Nuwara Eliya and Hatton has propelled high-grown orthodox tea output to its strongest quarterly performance in five years.
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Mannar Island Coastal Biodiversity Zone Declared Protected Marine Sanctuary
The Wildlife Department has gazetted over 15,000 hectares of critical migratory bird habitat and pristine coral reefs as an official national reserve.
Jaffna International Airport Expands Daily Regional Commercial Flight Operations
Palaly Airport will handle double the scheduled flights connecting northern Sri Lanka directly with Chennai and regional hubs from next week.
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Colombo Port Container Transshipment Volumes Hit Historic Quarterly High
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority reported over 2.1 million TEUs handled in Q3, confirming Colombo's role as South Asia's pre-eminent maritime logistics nexus.
Department of Meteorology Issues Advisory on Inter-Monsoonal Rainfall Patterns
Thunderstorms and temporary localized gusts are anticipated across Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces over the weekend.
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Free Health Screening Clinics Launched Across Rural Hospitals in Polonnaruwa
The Ministry of Health has deployed specialized mobile screening units to identify early non-communicable diseases in farming communities.
New Railway Signal Modernization Commissioned on Northern Coastal Line
Automatic color light signaling and upgraded level crossings between Mahawa and Anuradhapura have reduced commuter journey times by 25 minutes.
National Consumer Price Index Drops as Food Distribution Network Strengthens
Direct farm-to-market agricultural economic centers in Dambulla and Thambuthegama helped drive essential vegetable prices down across urban retail hubs.
University of Peradeniya Engineering Faculty Unveils Indigenous Solar Tracker
Undergraduate researchers have patented a dual-axis algorithm that increases rooftop photovoltaic efficiency by up to 34% in tropical climates.
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Trincomalee Deep-Water Harbour Master Plan Attracts Multi-Billion Port Investment
International shipping consortia have submitted detailed feasibility studies to build bulk cargo terminals, bunkering hubs, and industrial warehousing.
National Gem and Jewellery Authority Hosts Annual Ratnapura International Exhibition
Foreign buyers from over 40 countries arrived in the City of Gems to trade world-renowned Ceylon Blue Sapphires, Padparadscha, and artisanal jewelry.
Fisheries Ministry Deploys Modern Satellite Vessel Monitoring for Deep-Sea Fleet
Over 3,500 multi-day fishing craft will now be equipped with real-time digital distress transponders to guarantee maritime safety and curb illegal incursions.
Speaker Convenes Special Parliamentary Session on Annual Fiscal Reform Budget
Speaker Convenes Special Parliamentary Session on Annual Fiscal Reform Budget. Official briefings confirm comprehensive phased implementation with cross-sector stakeholder participation.
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Election Commission Finalizes Updated Electoral Register Across All 22 Districts
Election Commission Finalizes Updated Electoral Register Across All 22 Districts. Official briefings confirm comprehensive phased implementation with cross-sector stakeholder participation.
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