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Court issues warrants for Wimal Weerawansa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Warrants have been issued for former MP Wimal Weerawansa by the Fort Magistrate's Court after he failed to appear in connection with a pending case. The case concerns the alleged... Read More


Declare day of mourning for disaster victims: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to declare a day of mourning for the disaster victims. "Do the least you can do and declare a day of mourning for t... Read More


Kaduwela, Athurugiriya interchanges reopen

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Kaduwela interchange entrance and exit, along with the Athurugiriya entrance and exit of the expressway which were temporarily closed due to the prevailing flood situation, ha... Read More


More Indian troops arrive in Sri Lanka to assist flood relief effort

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Indian Army has deployed a specialized contingent to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu to assist communities affected by severe flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The co... Read More


Police told to act against those insulting President, Ministers

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala has directed the police to invoke emergency regulations to take action against individuals carrying out defamatory social media campaigns targeting ... Read More


WHO allocates US$175,000 to strengthen health response in flood-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has allocated US$175,000 in emergency funds to support critical health services for communities affected by severe flooding and landslides acro... Read More


'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund must get Parliament approval: Harsha

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva said today that a fund called 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' cannot be established without Parliamentary approval and urged the government ... Read More


Navy divers repair flood-damaged water plants

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- In the aftermath of severe weather, the Sri Lanka Navy has launched a comprehensive, island-wide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) programme to deliver essential ... Read More


Government to import frozen vegetables

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Government has decided to import frozen vegetables that comply with the standards of the Department of Agriculture, Commissioner General of Essential Services B.K. Prabath Cha... Read More


Ireland name squad for ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Olly Riley will lead the squad as Reuben Wilson is set to make his third appearance in the marquee event. Ireland have unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Men's Under-19 ... Read More