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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


President calls for urgent action to restore agriculture, livestock, and irrigation sectors

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- A meeting was held yesterday (04) at the Presidential Secretariat, presided by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of officials from the Ministry of Agricul... Read More


Third reading vote on 2026 Budget in Parliament today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The third reading vote of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, or the 80th Budget Speech is scheduled to be held today (05) at 6 p.m., the Parliament's Department of Communication announc... Read More


2026 Budget passed in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Third Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill was passed with a majority of 157 votes in Parliament, a short while ago. A total of 158 Members of Parliament voted in favour of... Read More


Vote on third reading of 2026 Budget underway

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The vote on the Third Reading of the Appropriation Bill for 2026 is currently underway in Parliament, marking the final stage of this year's Budget process. The vote commenced at... Read More


Gangaramaya Temple donates Rs. 30 mln to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thera, stated that support will be extended to coordinate assistance from overseas Buddhis... Read More


President announces relief measures for people affected by weather disaster

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Rs. 10,500 million has already been released by the Treasury in response to the recent weather disaster in the country, and that a Rs.... Read More


Property tax will not be imposed in 2026 - President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the proposed property tax will not be imposed in 2026. He stated that the property tax will be considered only from 2027 onward, and ... Read More


1.7 million affected by severe weather in Sri Lanka; over 5,000 homes completely destroyed

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Delivering a special statement in Parliament today, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed the extensive scale of destruction caused by the recent severe weather conditions a... Read More