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Sri Lanka, Italy renew bilateral agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Italy formally renewed the Bilateral Agreement for the Mutual Recognition of Driving Licences between the two countries yesterda... Read More


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


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


Authorities aim to clear flood-generated waste in Colombo suburbs within 10 days

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Chairman of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), Thilak Hewawasam, stated that authorities expect to completely remove accumulated garbage in the flood-affected suburbs... Read More


Special festive advance granted to public officials

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- A circular has been issued to provide a special advance payment of up to Rs. 4,000 to public officials in view of the festive season. The circular was issued by the Secretary to... Read More


Chilaw General Hospital flood damage exceeds Rs. 1,200M: Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that the Chilaw General Hospital, which was affected by recent flooding in Sri Lanka, has sustained damages e... Read More


Govt plans compensation or land allocation for people in landslide-hit areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Land Commissioner General's Department (LCGD) has initiated measures to conduct a survey of lands affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with particular attention to areas impacted by l... Read More