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Youth who confronted Namal in Matale surrenders

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- A youth who confronted Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa during his visit to disaster-affected residents in Matale yesterday later surr... Read More


Parliament to debate disaster situation tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Parliament is set to debate the current disaster situation tomorrow, according to a decision taken by party leaders, the Office of the Leader of the House said today. The debate... Read More


Prison officers fire warning shots to foil escape attempt

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Officers of the Galle Prison opened fire into the air after two inmates attempted to escape from the prison, prison authorities said. Prisons Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe said t... Read More


RW ready to advice government on disaster management: Thalatha

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is ready to provide advice to the government on disaster management if needed, but neither he nor the others in the UNP intend to take up an... Read More


RW ready to advice government on disaster management: Thalatha

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- ormer President Ranil Wickremesinghe is ready to provide advice to the government on disaster management if needed, but neither he nor the others in the UNP intend to take up any... Read More


Missing yellow anaconda calf found at Dehiwala Zoo after 10 days

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The yellow anaconda calf that went missing from the Dehiwala National Zoo on December 6 has been found after a 10-day search, Deputy Director of the zoo Kasun Hemantha Samaraseka... Read More


Japan grants US$ 2.5 million to support Sri Lanka's post-cyclone recovery

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath today accepted a grant of US$ 2.5 million from the Government of Japan to support Sri Lanka's ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts foll... Read More


Man fined for illegal possession of baby crocodile in Aluthgama

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Hikkaduwa Wildlife Officers arrested a 44-year-old man in the Kaluwamodara area of Aluthgama today (16) for illegally possessing a baby crocodile, according to the Hikkaduwa Nati... Read More


China extends full support to boost Sri Lanka's economy

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China, Wang Dongming, stated that China would extend its full support to the... Read More


Ditwah reduces over 13,000 houses to rubble

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The total number of houses completely destroyed across Sri Lanka by the calamity triggered by Cyclone Ditwah has surpassed 13,000, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DM... Read More