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Harsha reiterates 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund should be approved by Parliament as statutory fund

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund should be approved by Parliament as a statutory fund, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva reitera... Read More


Suspect in 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder released on bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama today (17) granted bail to a suspect who had been arrested and remanded in custody in connection with the murder of underworld figur... Read More


Foreign-made firearm and ammunition recovered based on Kehelbaddara Padme's testimony

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- A foreign-manufactured firearm and a stock of ammunition have been recovered based on information revealed during the interrogation of an underworld gang member known as "Kehelba... Read More


Turkish Airlines flight forced to turn back after technical issue departs BIA

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The Turkish Airlines flight which was forced to make an emergency landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake due a technical issue with the landing gea... Read More


Oil prices jumps as Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered "a total and complete" blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, ra... Read More


Canada to provide over USD 2 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Canada has announced more than USD 2 million in humanitarian aid to support emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which result... Read More


Heavy showers above 100mm likely in several provinces - Met Dept.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The prevailing showery conditions are expected to continue over the Northern and Eastern parts of the island due to the influence of the Easterly wave, the Department of Meteorol... Read More


Vice Chairman of Standing Committee of National People's Congress of China arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Wang Dongming, the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, has arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit. Vice Chairman Wang Dongming... Read More


Donald Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The Trump administration announced Tuesday it was expanding travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affect... Read More


Heavy showers above 100mm likely at some places today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Under the influence of the Easterly wave, the prevailing showery conditions over the Northern and Eastern parts of the island are expected to continue further during the next few... Read More