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Police issue safety advisory for pilgrims visiting Sri Pada

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Police Headquarters has issued a safety advisory regarding the protection of pilgrims visiting Sri Pada (Adam's Peak), following concerns over geo-instability along one of the... Read More


Approval of local and foreign no-pay leave for public officials suspended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced the immediate suspension of approving local and foreign no-pay leave (unpaid leave) ... Read More


Train season tickets valid on SLTB buses amid disaster situation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) announced that, due to the prevailing disaster situation in the country, passengers holding train monthly season tickets will be permitted to ... Read More


Indian medical team sets up fully operational field hospital in Mahiyanganaya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- A fully operational field hospital has been established in Mahiyanganaya near Kandy by an Indian medical team, providing essential trauma care, surgical capability, ambulances, an... Read More


Govt to launch joint loan programme for new entrepreneurs in January - Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- A joint programme by the Ministry of Finance and the banks to provide loan facilities for new entrepreneurs is planned to be launched in January next year, Minister of Industry an... Read More


Man arrested for preparing forged documents in Panadura

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- A person, who had allegedly prepared forged documents, including fake identity cards, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corr... Read More


PM commends diplomatic community for immediate support after floods, admits continuing challenges

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- A special briefing for the diplomatic community in Sri Lanka was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amar... Read More


CBSL issues circular directing banks to provide relief for disaster-affected businesses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a new circular directing all licensed banks to provide relief measures to individuals and businesses whose income or operations hav... Read More


Highest rainfall in past 24 hours recorded in Akuressa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours has been reported from the Akuressa area along the Nilwala River, according to L.S. Sooriyabandara, Director of Irrigation (... Read More


Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir takes oath as SJB National List MP

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Naina Thambi Marikkar Mohamed Thahir was sworn in as a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National List Member of Parliament before Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (05). His app... Read More