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Ali Sabry calls for Climate Change University in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Former Minister Ali Sabry has reiterated the importance of establishing a Climate Change University in Sri Lanka, noting that the idea, once dismissed by opposition parties, is no... Read More


Central Bank not under my purview during bond scam: Ravi K

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has made a false statement that the Central Bank was under his purview during his tenure as Finance Minister in 2015, MP Ravi Karunanayake told P... Read More


Pakistan sends elite search and rescue team to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- In response to the large-scale destruction caused by the severe storm in Sri Lanka and following a request for assistance from the Sri Lankan government, Pakistan has intensified ... Read More


UN ready to support relief, response efforts: UN Secretary General

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The United Nations (UN) stands ready to support relief and response efforts in Sri Lanka, Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres said. He said in a post on X, "... Read More


Cancel IMF agreement, talk to Trump, bring in new budget: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called for a new programme to rebuild the nation after the recent disaster and therefore cancel the IMF agreement and go for a fresh agree... Read More


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