Reservoirs open
The sluice gates of the Laxapana and Canyon reservoirs have been opened as a result of heavy rains, the spokesman of the Disaster Management Center, Pradeep Kodippily told.
[Views:48] [Mon, Aug 30, 2010] [Full Article]

Sun over Lanka
The Sun is almost over Sri Lanka since yesterday, the Department of Meteorology said today adding that tomorrow the nearest towns falling directly under the sun will be Viduthalaitivu, Nayinamadu and Kokilai in the North.
[Views:30] [Mon, Aug 30, 2010] [Full Article]

CEB cracks down on 371 power pirates
371 people have been placed under arrest for illegally tapping power in the vicinity of Vavuniya. The arrests were made when the special investigation unit of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) carried out two raids yesterday and today morning.
[Views:55] [Wed, Aug 25, 2010] [Full Article]

Order against cutouts
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has ordered IGP Mahinda Balasuriya to remove cutouts of the President placed in unsuitable areas. He further said if these are not removed the police would be responsibile for it.
[Views:55] [Mon, Aug 23, 2010] [Full Article]

Thunder showers
Thunder showers can be expected island wide with the activation of the monsoon season. Some mid atmospheric disturbances were also reported causing more rain, the Meteorological Department told.
[Views:56] [Sun, Aug 22, 2010] [Full Article]

Laxapana sluice gates opened, bathers beware
Following the incessant downpour in the central hill regions, the sluice gates of the Laxapana Reservoir have been opened this morning, says the Adaderana correspondent in the area. Those downstream are warned to be careful of the rising water levels.
[Views:44] [Sun, Aug 22, 2010] [Full Article]

Hail storm in I'yagala
A mild hail storm occurred in Salgas junction in Iginiyagala this evening. The police said as a result of the hail storm and the windy conditions several houses in the area were damaged.
[Views:41] [Fri, Aug 20, 2010] [Full Article]

Restaurants raided
Public health officers conducted a raid on several restaurants in the Fort area today to check on the conditions and hygiene levels in which the food was being prepared.
[Views:25] [Wed, Aug 18, 2010] [Full Article]

New garbage disposal system to be introduced
Minister of Environment, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa says that a new system will be introduced for garbage disposal under every Provincial and Municipal Council in the island.
[Views:48] [Tue, Aug 17, 2010] [Full Article]

Water filling at Hambantota port inaugurated
Filling of water at the Hambantota harbour was inaugurated by President Mahinda Rajapaksa a short while ago.
[Views:62] [Sun, Aug 15, 2010] [Full Article]

BTI to finally arrive
A consignment of 10,000 units of BTI to be used as a biological means of controlling dengue will arrive in Sri Lanka in the next two weeks, the Cuban Ambassador in Sri Lanka Nirisia Castro Guevara said.
[Views:56] [Fri, Aug 13, 2010] [Full Article]

Several to be relocated
The government is to relocate over 60,000 low income families occupying very valuable land in the City of Colombo in a haphazard manner, Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa told reporters this afternoon.
[Views:50] [Fri, Aug 13, 2010] [Full Article]

New Act against abuse
The Ministry of Child Development and Women's Affairs said that it is taking steps to bring in a new Act to prevent child and women abuse through the use of mobile phones, computers and the internet.
[Views:45] [Wed, Aug 11, 2010] [Full Article]

Jaffna peninsula to be mine free by September
De-mining operations will be completed in the Jaffna peninsula by September this year, says Security Forces Commander, Jaffna Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe. Baring Muhamalai, the entire peninsula is expected to be mine free, according the Jaffna Commander.
[Views:40] [Mon, Aug 09, 2010] [Full Article]

Come, but make it quick: Ports authority urges visitors to Hambantota harbour
The unprecedented crowd converging to take a glimpse of the Hambantota harbour project may hamper its construction activities. The authorities urge the public who visit the area to make their visits as brief as possible so as not to obstruct the construction work.
[Views:57] [Sun, Aug 08, 2010] [Full Article]

Tuk Tuks warned
Trishaw drivers who play loud music using stereo sets are being warned by the police not play loud music while driving as it disturbs the general public as well as the driver them selves.
[Views:78] [Wed, Aug 04, 2010] [Full Article]

No to speed guns
Senior Police DIG Nimal Lewke said today that the strategy to nab offenders with a high-speed gun has failed and the police should not use this tool in the future to monitor the speed of vehicles.
[Views:59] [Mon, Aug 02, 2010] [Full Article]

Hambantota port first phase to be opened
The first phase of the Hambantota port to be opened on August 15 by President Mahinda Rajapaksa says Ada Derana reporter.
[Views:36] [Mon, Aug 02, 2010] [Full Article]

Three locations in Sri Lanka inscribed as world heritage sites
Horton Plains, Knuckles range and Adams peak have been inscribed as world heritage sites at the World Heritage Conference in Brazil, said Deputy Environment Minister Faiszer Musthapha.
[Views:53] [Sun, Aug 01, 2010] [Full Article]

Fast food outlet closed
A leading fast food outlet in Battaramulla was ordered to close down today by the Kaduwela magistrate Sujathata Alahapperuma due to not having obtained a proper environment security permit.
[Views:90] [Fri, Jul 30, 2010] [Full Article]