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District-level plans reviewed under 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' programme

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- A special review meeting was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat to assess district-level plans implemented under the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' programme and to examine ... Read More


Eight-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced an eight-hour water supply interruption affecting several areas in Colombo and its suburbs today (20) . Accord... Read More


Loan relief measures revealed for disaster-affected businesses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, has explained a comprehensive set of loan relief measures aimed at supporting indi... Read More


'Public Assistance Service Centre' to be established at Galle Face for festive season

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- A special Public Assistance Service Centre will be established at the Galle Face premises from tomorrow (21) to ensure the safety and convenience of the public visiting the area ... Read More


Over 800 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- A total of 846 suspects have been arrested within yesterday (19) in island-wide raids conducted under the theme "Nation United - National Drive", aimed at eradicating narcotics f... Read More


Special security measures deployed for festival season - Sri Lanka Police

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Sri Lanka Police have announced enhanced security arrangements across the country ahead of the Christmas festival season. Police Media Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler stated that the... Read More


Vegetable prices rise sharply after crop damage across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have destroyed numerous farmlands, leading to a sharp increase in vegetable prices across the country. Reports indicate that price... Read More


Sri Lankan Parliament announces extended holiday for MPs and staff

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The Parliament of Sri Lanka has announced an extended recess for Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff. Accordingly, a 17-day holiday has been approved for Members of Pa... Read More


Indian pharma company requests int'l testing of controversial drug withdrawn in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The Indian pharmaceutical company involved in the recent drug controversy, 'Maan Pharmaceuticals', has formally requested Sri Lankan health authorities to have the drug in questi... Read More


President thanks UAE for ongoing flood relief in phone call with UAE President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who expressed his appreciation for the UAE's cont... Read More