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Moderate air quality in most districts, good in nine

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- A moderate level of air quality was recorded in most districts, while a good level of air quality was reported in nine districts, including Colombo 07, the Vehicular Emission Test ... Read More


Sri Lanka permits 100 adoptions for foreign applicants for 2025

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- The Minister of Women and Child Affairs has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification limiting the number of adoption orders that may be made by all courts in Sri Lanka for fore... Read More


Two countries, two formats, same day: Dasun Shanaka's crazy day out

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Former Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka blasted a first-class hundred in Sri Lankan domestic cricket and played a cameo in the ILT20 on the same day. After the Moors Club declared ... Read More


Construction sector continues expansion

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Construction sector continued to expand their activities through December 2024, extending their months-long expansion as reflected by the sector Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fo... Read More


Government targets six key sectors to attract FDIs

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- The government is focusing on six key sectors-hospitality, logistics, renewable energy, technology, agriculture, and apparel & textiles-to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs)... Read More


Import growth picks up as economy normalises

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Sri Lanka's imports raced in December last year to US$ 1,924.5 million, up 29.3 percent from the same month in 2023, reaching the highest monthly outflow for imports during 2024. T... Read More


India allocates Rs 300 Crore to Sri Lanka in Union Budget

Srilanka, Feb. 2 -- In the Union Budget 2025, Sri Lanka's allocation for developmental aid remained unchanged at Rs 300 crore, continuing the same level as the previous fiscal year. Despite facing i... Read More


Jayasuriya blames irresponsible batting for crushing defeat in Galle

Srilanka, Feb. 2 -- Sri Lanka's head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya has laid the blame for his team's heavy defeat at the feet of the batsmen, calling their performance in Galle "irresponsible" following a ... Read More


Committee formed to develop national early childhood education policy

Srilanka, Feb. 2 -- The first step in developing a National Policy on Early Childhood Education and Development was launched at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education. ... Read More


Dogs used as bait to lure leopards for tourists in national parks: AWC raises alarm

Srilanka, Feb. 2 -- The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has reported a disturbing trend in which dogs are being used as bait to lure leopards, making the big cats more visible to tourists in national p... Read More