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Advisory issued for heavy rain for several provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for heavy rain in the Eastern, Central, Uva Provinces and Polonnaruwa District. Accordingly, the advisory is... Read More


25 Sri Lankans rescued from cybercrime centers in Myanmar repatriated

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar, has successfully facilitated the rescue... Read More


Dayasiri directs letter to SLFP General Secretary claiming party constitution has been violated

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Convening the Executive Committee and the All-Island Working Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) constitutes a violation of the party's constitution, according to Par... Read More


Parliament likely to meet on Dec. 18 and 19 - Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The government is hoping to convene Parliament on Thursday (18) and Friday (19), Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa noted. Speaking during the weekly Cabinet media briefing... Read More


Probe underway on police conduct in accident involving MP Asoka Ranwala

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- An investigation is currently underway on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to determine whether there was any dereliction of duty by police officers in connect... Read More


Paddy Marketing Board to release rice stocks through Sathosa and cooperative network

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to process paddy stocks purchased by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) and release the rice to the market. The Paddy Marketing Board ... Read More


Cabinet approves expansion of storage facilities for Medical Supply Division

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to enhance storage facilities for the Medical Supply Division under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media. The Medi... Read More


Govt to allocate Rs. 150 million to implement e-Court Project

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to provide Rs. 150 million to the Judicial Service Commission from the provisions allocated under the Clean Sri Lank... Read More


Cabinet approves signing MoUs between several Sri Lankan and foreign universities

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to enter into Memoranda of Understanding between a number of Sri Lankan and Foreign Universities. Accordingly, approval has been gr... Read More


Sri Lanka to co-host Asian Regional Debt Management Conference

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to co-host the 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference in Sri Lanka. The Asian Regional Debt Management Conference, hosted a... Read More