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Free sanitary napkin programme for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 - PM

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The national programme to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls, launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Education, will continue to be implemented in 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Hari... Read More


Chinese delegation arrives in Sri Lanka to promote and enhance bilateral relations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A Chinese delegation comprising of 11 members, including Wang Junzheng, a Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Secretary of the CPC Comm... Read More


Point Pedro UC bans use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets operating within the limits of the Point Pedro Urban Council in Jaffna has been completely prohibited. The Point Ped... Read More


India to provide USD 450M for reconstruction in Sri Lanka - Jaishankar

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- India will provide a USD 450 million package to assist in the reconstruction of areas affected by Cyclone Ditvah in Sri Lanka, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar ... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka up by Rs. 7,000 today amid global increase

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The price of gold has risen significantly in the global market, and Sri Lanka has experienced a corresponding increase. As of today (23), the global price of gold has reached US... Read More


Trains delayed due to derailment between Fort and Maradana

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that all train services may experience significant delays following a derailment between the Colombo Fort and Maradana railway sta... Read More


Over 2,000 CEB employees affected by delays in voluntary retirement scheme

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A group of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), who have not been attached to the new entities established under the restructuring process, have reportedly addressed ... Read More


38-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Marawila

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A 38-year old has been reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon, yesterday (22) in the Dunkannawa area within the Marawila Police Division. The deceased has been identi... Read More


Traffic restrictions on several roads in Kelaniya due to Duruthu Perahera

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Traffic movement in the Kelaniya area has been restricted from 3:00 p.m. today (23) due to the annual school procession organized by Helena Balika Vidyalaya in conjunction with t... Read More


12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A total of 12 Indian fishermen have been arrested while poaching in seas off Talaimannar, Indian media reported. According to officials of the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department, t... Read More