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Jetstar to launch Australia's only low-cost direct flights to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Jetstar will take off for the first time from Australia to Sri Lanka in August next year, with the launch of the only direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nat... Read More


Empowering local authorities to lead urban transformation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- World Cities Day 2025 was marked in Wennappuwa with the launch of the Hamilton Canal Reverine Concept Master Plan Proposal, prepared by the Sri Lanka Institute of Urban Designers ... Read More


Key strategies for effective disaster management

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Sri Lanka's recent floods, caused by Cyclone Ditwah, have affected human lives, public and private property, and infrastructure, ultimately triggering a broad public debate. Many ... Read More


Shelters must not become shadows for predators.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Sri Lanka faced one of the worst disasters in its history over the past two weeks. A large number of people lost their lives, while many others remain missing. More than a million... Read More


Shelters must not become shadows for predators

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Sri Lanka faced one of the worst disasters in its history over the past two weeks. A large number of people lost their lives, while many others remain missing. More than a million... Read More


Govt must deliver aid to cyclone victims as promised without delay - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the opposition will keep an eye on whether the people will actually receive the aid promised by the Government. The Opposition Leader said... Read More


Govt will not withdraw from IMF agreement - President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- Seeks US$ 200 Mn from IMF as emergency funding US$ 342 Million sought in IMF's upcoming tranche Supplementary estimate of Rs.50 Billion submitted yesterday Rs.200,000 for each hec... Read More


Widespread showers and thunderstorms expected across several provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matal... Read More


President Calls on the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (06) visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya and paid respects to the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbatuw... Read More


CBSL issues guidelines for handling and exchanging flood damaged banknotes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued detailed guidelines to help the public safely handle and preserve banknotes damaged by recent flooding. The advisory stresses prope... Read More