Colombo (News 1st): Due to the rise in the water level of the Samanalavewa Reservoir with the rains, obstacles have arisen to seal off the leakage points. The Ceylon Electricity Board stated that its water level has now risen to 10% of its total capacity. Recently, with the dry weather, the w...

Colombo (News 1st): The special trade tax for imported potatoes has been extended by another four months, from the 8th of September. A special commodity tax of 50 rupees per kilogram of imported potatoes was imposed with effect from March 8. That tax was valid for six months. The Ministry of...

Colombo (News 1st): The Sri Lanka Transport Board says that an information center has been introduced to report the existing problems in the transport system. Its Acting Business Manager Eranda Dilhan stated that public complaints, inquiries, and suggestions can be submitted by calling the number 1...

Colombo (News 1st): Information about a financial fraud being carried out through a fraudulent website similar to the official website of the Department of Posts has been revealed. Gayatri Fernando, Assistant Director of Information Technology of the Postal Department stated that money was col...

Colombo (News 1st): The National Dengue Control Unit says that it has been advised to set aside Friday every week for mosquito control. Its director Dr. Naleen Ariyaratne stated that committees will be appointed at the school level and this mandate will be implemented. The number of dengue ca...