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World Bank approves US$100 mn for North, East development programme

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Cabinet has approved the signing of financial agreements to secure a US$100 million facility from the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) to implement an... Read More


Let Sri Lankan wild elephant become national animal: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called for the recognition of the Sri Lankan wild elephant as the country's national animal and called for a scientific approach to resol... Read More


'Sumana' becomes Pinnawala attraction

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- A majestic elephant named "Sumana" has become one of the most eye-catching attractions for visitors to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Sumana was brought to the orphanage afte... Read More


Cabinet approves coconut land rehabilitation programme

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Cabinet has approved a special coconut land rehabilitation programme aimed at increasing coconut production and promoting sustainable cultivation practices amid concerns over... Read More


Lotus Tower could bloom into South East Asia's largest Christmas tree

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has pitched turning the 350-metre Lotus Tower into South East Asia's largest Christmas tree this holiday season, unveiling the idea during ... Read More


From Ethiopia to the World: What Ethiopian Airline's rise can teach SriLankan Airlines

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Ethiopian Airlines is state-owned and generating US$9.1 billion in annual revenue. SriLankan Airlines is state-owned and still depends on the Treasury. The difference is not owne... Read More


Drone operator arrested over Kasikote elephant disruption

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Wildlife officials have arrested a person for flying a drone in a manner that obstructed wild elephants travelling along the Galgamuwa-Kasikote main road in the North Western Wil... Read More


Sharp rise in Syphilis cases among men in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Men account for the majority of reported early syphilis cases in Sri Lanka, with cases among men significantly outnumbering those among women, according to data from the National... Read More


SLBFE portal opens today for 16,000 Israel job applicants

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) will open its online registration portal today (Aug. 10) for Sri Lankans seeking employment in the restaurant and renovation se... Read More


Air India's Phuket-Delhi turbulence hit flight captain allegedly failed dope test; suspended

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The captain who operated Air India's turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight on August 4 has reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances in a post-flight dope test. The p... Read More