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US, Sri Lanka discuss cyclone relief, R&D cooperation & investment opportunities

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- A discussion recently took place between US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, and Senior Presidential Advisor on Science and Technology, Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya, at t... Read More


Indian HC briefs Asgiriya, Malwatta chief prelates on cyclone relief efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, recently paid his respects to the Mahanayake Theros of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters. During the meeting, he briefed... Read More


Over Rs. 13 bln disbursed by Treasury so far to provide disaster relief - Finance Secretary

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, says that the Treasury has so far disbursed more than Rs. 13 billion to p... Read More


Sri Lanka records USD 7.19B remittances in first 11 months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- Sri Lanka recorded USD 673.4 million in workers' remittances in November 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Cumulative inflows from Januar... Read More


Parliament to convene on Dec.18 following PM's request - Speaker

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene on 18 December 2025, at 9.30 a.m., Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced today (12). The announcement was made throug... Read More


26 arrested after police raid drug-fuelled party in Theldeniya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- A total of 26 suspects-22 men and four women-were arrested by Theldeniya Police after an illegal "Facebook party" was raided, during which a quantity of illicit narcotics was sei... Read More


Somawathiya-Sungavila road to be closed again

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- Steps have been taken to temporarily close the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road once again. Polonnaruwa District Secretary, Sujantha Ekanayake, stated that the decision was taken... Read More


Steps underway to promptly reopen Hakgala Botanical Garden

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody participated in an inspection visit to initiate measures to reopen the Hakgala Botanical Garden promptly, which has been temporarily... Read More


Ministry urges public to avoid sharing details of disaster-affected children

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has urged all parties to refrain from disseminating any information related to children who have become vulnerable due to the recent disas... Read More


Over 13,500 businesses affected by adverse weather - Ministry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Ministry of Industry and Enterprise Development has reported that the Industry Disaster Support Center (IDSC) has received data on 13,698 businesses affected by the recent ad... Read More