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Cabinet approves recruitment of 2,284 to state sector

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the recruitment of 2,284 personnel to the state sector to fill existing vacancies. The Cabinet previously granted approval to im... Read More


Cabinet greenlights Rs. 25,000 allowance to clean places of worship affected by Cyclone 'Ditwah'

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide an allowance of Rs. 25,000 for cleaning and normalizing places of worship that were affected due to the adverse weather c... Read More


Cabinet grants approval to sign agreement with ADB to obtain US$ 3 million

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to enter into agreements with the Asian Development Bank to obtain US$ 3 million for ongoing recovery efforts. The ... Read More


Govt. approves proposal to purchase vehicles to improve health sector

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure vehicles necessary to improve the primary health care system across the island. Therefore, the Government of Sri Lanka h... Read More


Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne to be taken up in Jan. 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Colombo High Court today (11) ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Fisheries Minister Raj... Read More


UN seeking to mobilise US$ 35 million for immediate life-saving assistance in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The United Nations today (11) launched its Humanitarian Priorities Plan to support Sri Lanka's efforts to provide immediate life-saving assistance and restore normalcy to the liv... Read More


UN seeking to mobilise US$ 35 million for Sri Lanka's recovery efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The United Nations along with local and international partners are seeking to mobilise US$ 35 million in the next four months to support Sri Lanka's recovery efforts, UN Resident... Read More


Landslide red warnings issued to 37 DS divisions in four districts extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has inspected a total of 494 landslide-prone sites following recent heavy rainfall. The NBRO noted that the public has request... Read More


No damages reported to A/L answer sheets - Exams Chief

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination answer sheets have not been damaged as a result of the recent floods and landslides across the country, the Commissioner General of Examin... Read More


US Under Secretary Allison Hooker arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit. Under Secretary Hooker is scheduled to meet with Sri Lankan coun... Read More