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UN AIDS body says Trump's foreign aid cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- An uncounted number of extra people have died from AIDS and 2.5 million have lost access to antiretroviral medicine to block the spread of HIV because of cuts to global programs ... Read More


Youth dies after boat capsizes in Kalpitiya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- A youth has died in an accident caused by a boat capsizing in Palakudawa, Kalpitiya, police stated. The deceased is a 22-year-old resident of Palakudawa. It is reported that th... Read More


Fine imposed on popular supermarket for selling rice above controlled price

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The management of a well-known supermarket in the Ratnapura town has admitted to selling locally produced Samba Red Raw Rice at prices higher than the government-controlled price... Read More


UNP announces full support for Sajith's decision

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The United National Party (UNP) states that it fully supports the decision taken by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to take on the responsibility of merging the United Nationa... Read More


Central Bank decides to keep policy rate unchanged

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday (25). Th... Read More


Proposal presented to halt night-time train operations in areas where wild elephants roam

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- A proposal has been submitted to authorities to operate night mail trains during the daytime in areas where wild elephants roam frequently, the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters'... Read More


UN begins process to elect next Secretary-General

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday, as member states were invited to send nominations to replace Antonio Guterres for the term start... Read More


Road leading to Somawathiya Chaitya closed due to floods

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Polonnaruwa District Disaster Management Unit has closed the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road from 4.00 p.m. today (26) due to inundation following the overflowing of the Maha... Read More


Ports Authority to provide Rs. 5 billion to the Treasury

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Sri Lanka Ports Authority is expected to provide Rs. 5 billion of its profit to the Consolidated Fund. Following the new government taking office, the Ports Authority has re... Read More


Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Kumbukkan Oya Basin

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Kumbukkan Oya Basin. Accordingly, the warning issued at 4.00 pm today (... Read More