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President chairs Nuwara Eliya District Coordinating Committee meeting

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Draws attention to damage and repair work on the Irrigation system Assigns supervision and technical services of Lake Gregory to Irrigation Department Reviews Road Repairs. Inspec... Read More


UN to provide US$ 4.5 Mn to aid SL's reconstruction efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka pledged full support to Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister to assist in rebuilding the country after the devastation caused by Cyclone 'Ditwah'.... Read More


Farmers to be compensated for loss of crops

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation Ministry Secretary D.P. Wickramasinghe said that 131,743 hectares of farmland have been destroyed due to the cyclone. He said this at... Read More


Coroners to forgo allowance for cyclone victim inquests

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The All-Island Association of Coroners have decided to forgo all Government allowances for conducting inquests into deaths caused by landslides and floods, Association President A... Read More


Govt assures support to rebuild Peradeniya stronger, safer

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government stands ready to support the Peradeniya University in rebuilding that is stronger, safer, and more resilient than b... Read More


Committee to ensure foreign aid goes to intended people

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A special committee led by Deputy Defence Minister, retired Major General Aruna Jayasekara, has been appointed by the President to oversee the effective management of materials an... Read More


Northeast Monsoon intensifies: Widespread showers and strong winds expected today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central and Uva pr... Read More


China donates 85 tonnes of relief supplies to support Sri Lanka's post-cyclone recovery

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- China extended humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka yesterday (08) by donating 85 tonnes of flood relief supplies to aid communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The consignment, ... Read More


Lingerie shop owner remanded over hidden camera in fitting room

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A Thalawathugoda lingerie shop owner was remanded yesterday (08) after police discovered a hidden camera inside a fitting room allegedly used to record female customers. Thalanga... Read More


Auditor General appointment further delayed as opposition blocks approval

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The appointment of a new Auditor General in Sri Lanka has been delayed for six months, amid reported political disputes involving some opposition parties and internal disagreement... Read More