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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


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


Education Ministry broadens access to digital learning platform; E-Thaksalawa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has strengthened digital learning platforms to support continued learning, recognizing the challenges faced b... Read More


Family dog assists in locating bodies of seven victims in Ambokka landslide

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Highlands surrounding the Ambokka village within the Pallepola Divisional Secretariat area in Matale, have reportedly become increasingly unstable following recent heavy rains. ... Read More


H-1B visa appointments postponed for many Indians amid US' Social Media rules

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The US State Department's new social media vetting policy has triggered massive disruptions for H-1B visa applicants in India as many appointments have been postponed to next yea... Read More


Google Maps begins updating Sri Lanka's road network - Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Google Maps has commenced updating information pertaining Sri Lanka's road network covering around 12,000 kilometers, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake has stated. According... Read More


"Rebuilding Sri Lanka" Fund receives Rs. 1,893 million thus far

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" programme, initiated to restore the country following the damage caused by Cyclone "Ditwah," has received a total of Rs. 1,893 million in funding from ... Read More


Over 50,000 tourists arrive in first eight days of December

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- A total of 50,222 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in December, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by t... Read More