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Gold prices soar in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen sharply, according to sources at the Colombo Sea Street Gold Market. This morning, the price of 22-carat gold per pound was quoted at Rs. 314,... Read More


Parliament adjourned until December 3

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Parliament session concluded earlier today (01), with Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announcing that proceedings will resume at 9:00 a.m. on December 3. This morning, several p... Read More


Sri Lankans can now donate to disaster relief fund easily via GovPay

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- A new donation system has been launched through GovPay to support people affected by the ongoing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka travel guide The system allows ... Read More


Sri Lanka receives two rapid field hospital systems from India

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The special aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying two makeshift field hospital systems, along with essential medicines, medical equipment, and a team of Indian military doctor... Read More


New Zealand pledges NZ$1 million for Sri Lanka's disaster relief

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- In a statement issued by the New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the assistance will be provided through an international humanitarian res... Read More


SLAF urges public to halt unregulated drone flights

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has urged the public to refrain from operating drones in areas where ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations are underway.Sri... Read More


CAA urges public to avoid panic buying

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) urges the public to remain calm and refrain from unnecessary hoarding of goods during the ongoing disaster situation. The Authority emphasize... Read More


Death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra rises to 174

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island Friday rose to 174 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said.Rescuers were hampered by damag... Read More


Guinea-Bissau President flees to Senegal after coup

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- It follows negotiations by the regional West African bloc Ecowas to secure his transfer amid rising tensions in Guinea-Bissau. Senegal's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that... Read More


At least 94 killed in Hong Kong fire as authorities continue to search for hundreds missing

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Hong Kong's worst fire in memory was still smouldering in several apartment towers late on Thursday and into Friday morning as firefighters struggled to rescue dozens of people wh... Read More