DISCOVERY OF A NEW MUSHROOM SPECIES

New mushroom species discovered from SL   Two new mushroom species and a new record of a mushroom species have been identified from Sri Lanka. The new species of mushroom were discovered by Dr. Aseni Navoda Ediriweera from the Mae…

FOR NUWARA ELIYA NEW BUILDING LAW

New building law for Nuwara Eliya comes into effect The construction of buildings with more than four storeys in the Nuwara Eliya District has been limited with effect from yesterday (May 01), in accordance with a proposal by President Ranil…

Moving to a new house is tricky

Moving to a new house is both exciting and challenging. It involves meticulous planning, organization, and coordination to ensure a smooth transition. From packing belongings and furniture to arranging transportation and utilities, every step requires careful consideration to make the…

ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE 7.4 MAGNITUDE STRIKES INDONESIA NO TSUNAMI THREAT IN SRI LANKA

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Indonesia : No Tsunami threat to Sri Lanka An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck west of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island on Tuesday, Indonesia’s geophysics agency (BMKG) said. There is NO tsunami threat to Sri Lanka at present…

LAWSUIT TO BE FILED BY AG BEFORE SINGAPOREAN COURT ON X-PRESS PEARL DAMAGES

AG Dept. to file lawsuit before Singaporean court on X-Press Pearl damages   The Attorney General’s Department has decided to file a case before a Singapore commercial court tomorrow demanding compensation for the environmental pollution caused by the Express Pearl…

IN FIVE PROVINCES HEAT ALERT WARNING 39-45 DEGREES

Heat Alert 39-45 issued for 5 provinces  

IN GAMPAHA CATTLE THIEVES RAMPANT

Cattle thieves on the rise in Gampaha!   At least six or seven cows are being stolen each day in Gampaha District, agricultural authorities said. The cows usually produce 15-30 liters of milk per day and it has been reported…

OVER THREE AREAS IN SRI LANKA SUN IS DIRECTLY ABOVE

Sun to be directly over three areas of Sri Lanka today   The sun will be directly above three areas of Sri Lanka at noon today, the Department of Meteorology stated. The department stated that the sun will be directly…

HEAT WARNING FOR TWELVE DISTRICTS

14th April : Heat warning for 12 Districts   2023-04-14  

PLANTING OF THREE MILLION JACKFRUIT TREES PROJECT LAUNCHED

Program to plant 3mn. jackfruit trees launched (Pics)   The first phase of the program to plant three million jackfruit trees across the country, under the theme ‘Guwan Hamuda Herali Perali’, was launched today (01) at the Anuradhapura Air Force…