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Pregnant mothers to receive Rs. 5,000 nutrition allowance starting today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, through the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development, has commenced the distribution of a one-time nutrition allowance of Rs.... Read More


Government grants special leave to officials affected by floods and landslide

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The government has decided to grant special leave to state officials who were unable to report to work due to floods, landslides, and road blockages caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Th... Read More


SLBC celebrates 100 years of pioneering Radio

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), the pioneer of electronic media in the country, is celebrating its centenary today, 16 December 2025.Sri Lanka travel Sri Lankan r... Read More


Emirates launches relief airbridge to Sri Lanka after deadly cyclone

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian have launched a humanitarian airbridge to rush emergency aid to Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the airline announce... Read More


Hospital temporarily closed over landslide risk

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Badulla Spring Valley Regional Hospital has been temporarily closed due to a potential landslide risk, the Uva Provincial Health Ministry announced. An investigation conduct... Read More


Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake granted bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake was granted bail today (16) by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama. He had been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations o... Read More


Aid ship from India arrives in Sri Lanka with 50 tonnes of relief supplies

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- A consignment of 50 tonnes of dry rations from India arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (15) aboard the Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaurya under #OperationSagarBandhu.Sri Lanka travel ... Read More


Police Officer suspended following alleged biscuit incident with suspect

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- A police sergeant has been suspended after being seen closely interacting with a suspect, Nanda Kumar Takshi, who bears a resemblance to Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the ... Read More


Sarva Jana Balaya PS Member Abdul Samad arrested over murder

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Mohammad Kasim Abdul Samad, a Pradeshiya Sabha member representing the Sarva Jana Balaya, has been re-arrested in connection with a murder that occurred in the Polonnaruwa area, ... Read More


Japanese medical team leaves Sri Lanka, concluding humanitarian mission

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) medical team departed Sri Lanka today (16) after completing its humanitarian mission to provide emergency healthcare services to communities affec... Read More