Ceylon Tea global promotional campaign to kick-start in Russia
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The much awaited Ceylon Tea Global Campaign, which faced delays due to several reasons, will be launched in September this year in Russia. “Finally...
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“Defence forces worked to prevent any more attacks” – Sec. Def. Shantha Kottegoda
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Secretary of Defence Shantha Kottegoda says all defence forces led by the tri-forces are dedicated to ensuring the safety of the country and assuring...
Sri Lanka inks agreement with India to upgrade railway lines
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka has signed an agreement with India to upgrade tracks in a key railway segment connecting the north and south at a cost...
Fourteen vessels redirected to Minicoy Island for safety
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Department of Fisheries says 14 Multi-Day fishing trawlers have been redirected to the Minicoy Island in Indian waters, due to the prevailing bad...
US calls for feds to investigate FaceApp
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on the FBI and Federal Trade Commission to investigate the popular smartphone application FaceApp, citing privacy concerns...
A police operation to nab Beliatta chairman
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Police have launched an investigation for arresting Beliatta Divisional Council chairman Cyril Munasinghe charged of assaulting a person. Police said that by now he...
Gusty winds and showers to continue over the island
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Prevailing windy conditions over the country and surrounding sea areas and showery condition over the island, particularly in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in...
World Bank assures continuous assistance to Sri Lanka
(UTV|COLOMBO) – World Bank Vice President for South Asia Region, Hartwig Schafer said that the World Bank will increase assistance to Sri Lanka under three of...
Inclement weather to continue; Landslide warnings in effect
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for 7 districts in the island, due to the prevailing inclement weather. Accordingly the...
Kalu Ganga rising to flood level
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says that the water level of the Kalu Ganga is currently rising to ‘Flood Level’. People living in downstream...