COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority has raised concerns about the limited water capacity of the Udawalawe Reservoir, indicating that it can sustain the region's water needs for just three days. Currently, the reservoir holds approximately 5,000 acre feet of water. On Saturday...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Excise Department has received an official directive from the Parliamentary Committee on Ways and Means, stipulating the compulsory application of safety stickers on all liquor bottles by September 15, 2023. Local production companies have been duly notified to ensure the a...