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India to provide USD 450M for reconstruction in Sri Lanka - Jaishankar

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- India will provide a USD 450 million package to assist in the reconstruction of areas affected by Cyclone Ditvah in Sri Lanka, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar ... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka up by Rs. 7,000 today amid global increase

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The price of gold has risen significantly in the global market, and Sri Lanka has experienced a corresponding increase. As of today (23), the global price of gold has reached US... Read More


Trains delayed due to derailment between Fort and Maradana

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that all train services may experience significant delays following a derailment between the Colombo Fort and Maradana railway sta... Read More


SLTB to deploy additional buses during festive period

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Special additional bus services will be in operation from tomorrow (24) to December 27 in view of the festive season. The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Sajee... Read More


Over 2,000 CEB employees affected by delays in voluntary retirement scheme

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A group of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), who have not been attached to the new entities established under the restructuring process, have reportedly addressed ... Read More


38-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Marawila

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A 38-year old has been reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon, yesterday (22) in the Dunkannawa area within the Marawila Police Division. The deceased has been identi... Read More


Traffic restrictions on several roads in Kelaniya due to Duruthu Perahera

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Traffic movement in the Kelaniya area has been restricted from 3:00 p.m. today (23) due to the annual school procession organized by Helena Balika Vidyalaya in conjunction with t... Read More


Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Greta Thunberg has been arrested at a demonstration in support of the Palestine Action protesters who are on hunger strike in prison, according to the Prisoners for Palestine pro... Read More


Heavy traffic congestion reported at Ja-Ela and Katunayake expressway interchanges

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Heavy traffic congestion has been reported near Ja-Ela and Katunayake interchanges on the Katunayake Expressway, the Road Development Authority has stated. According to reports,... Read More


Indian PM assures all possible assistance for Sri Lanka as a reliable friend

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that India will extend all possible assistance as a trusted partner and reliable friend, with the government turning its attention... Read More