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AWC begins week-long veterinary support programme for animals in disaster shelters

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has launched a seven-day programme to deliver medical care, including rabies vaccinations, to animals staying in safety centres alongside peopl... Read More


PHU tells President: Start talks with IMF for amending debt-restructuring plan

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) has put forward proposals in writing to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for rebuilding the country. In the letter signed by party leader Udaya Ga... Read More


Cabinet approves sale of Sri Lanka Railway Department scrap metal to highest bidders

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Cabinet approval has been granted to award the tender for the disposal of scrap metal held by the Sri Lanka Railway Department to the highest responsive bidders. Bids were invit... Read More


Cabinet approves fresh call for investment proposals for Kollupitiya land

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal to call for new investment proposals to lease a prime land plot in Kollupitiya, following the cancellation of a previous agreement due to non-... Read More


Most schools to reopen on Dec 16; 147 remain closed due to disaster impact

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Education Ministry has announced that all schools across the country except those affected by recent disaster conditions will reopen on December 16, following a review of the... Read More


President responds to criticisms of govt's handling of Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Acknowledging shortcomings in Sri Lanka's disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Cyclone Ditwah exposed long-standing weakn... Read More


School staff to report on Dec 15; Relaxed dress policy for disaster-hit areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Principals, teachers, and non-academic staff of all schools reopening on December 16 have been instructed to report for duty on December 15, the Ministry of Education announced t... Read More


Public warned of fake relief messages circulating after Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has urged the public to beware of fraudulent messages circulating on social media claiming to offer relief to those affected by Cyclone Di... Read More


UAE relief cargo arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- In a significant gesture of solidarity and support, a relief cargo from the United Arab Emirates has been officially received in Sri Lanka, President's Media Division (PMD) said.... Read More


Volunteers join efforts to restore Badulla irrigation systems

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- A two-week programme to restore irrigation systems severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah began today (9) in the Badulla District, aimed at ensuring water networks are fully function... Read More