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Govt to provide Rs. 500,000 to cyclone-hit households without assessments

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The government will provide Rs. 500,000 to each household affected by the Ditwah cyclone without conducting individual damage assessments, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wije... Read More


Showers expected in several areas; Public urged to take precautions

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A few showers are expected to occur in parts of the Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, according to the latest... Read More


Cinnamon Grand Colombo issues clarification on 'NE-YO Live in Sri Lanka' concert

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Cinnamon Grand Colombo has issued a clarification addressing public concerns surrounding the cancelled or disrupted "NE-YO Live in Sri Lanka" concert, acknowledging the disappoin... Read More


Risk of Propofol shortage could disrupt major surgeries: Doctors Warn

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- There is a growing risk of a shortage of propofol infusion/injection, a key drug used for anesthesia in surgical procedures, Medical and Civil Rights Doctors' Trade Union Allianc... Read More


DMC prepares for predicted heavy rainfall from Monday

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says it has taken necessary preparedness measures in view of a predicted increase in rainfall from the Monday (29), as forecast by the Meteor... Read More


VIASL urges Government to revise taxes on small vehicles

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Vehicle Importers' Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has called on the government to revise the pricing and tax structure for low engine-capacity vehicles to make them more af... Read More


NBRO clears Colombo-Kandy road at Pahala Kadugannawa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Kandy main road at Pahala Kadugannawa has been reopened to traffic following the implementation of temporary safety measures after recent landslides, the National Building Resear... Read More


Suspect arrested in probe into murder of former Mulleriyawa PS Vice Chairman in 2022

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- Police yesterday arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of a former Vice Chairman of the Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha in Kotikawatta. The arrest was mad... Read More


Two-minute silence to be observed today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- A two-minute silence will be observed today (26) in memory of those who lost their lives in the tsunami and other disasters, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. The silen... Read More


Hands off independent media: Sajith tells government

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- Alleging that there is a move to suppress the independent media, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today that all steps will be taken by his party to prevent such a move. ... Read More