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400 families in Matale warned to evacuate

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Some 400 families in the Matale District were today issued with fresh warnings by the National Building and Research Organisation to leave for safer locations due to the risk of ... Read More


Western Province records highest number of dengue cases this week

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Health authorities warn of a sharp rise in dengue infections, with the Western Province reporting the highest number of cases this week, according to National Dengue Prevention U... Read More


Ali Sabry says Cabraal case reflects fair, balanced use of new anti-corruption law

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The decision to release Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal from the Greek Bonds case, under strict conditions, reflects how Sri Lanka's justice system is evolving ... Read More


Bribery Commission quizzes Gayantha Karunathilaka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Opposition MP Gayantha Karunathilaka appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this morning (11) to provide a statement regarding the lea... Read More


Met Department warns of thunderstorms and strong lightning in several districts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of a high likelihood of thunderstorms accompanied by intense lightning in parts of the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara d... Read More


AWC begins week-long veterinary support programme for animals in disaster shelters

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has launched a seven-day programme to deliver medical care, including rabies vaccinations, to animals staying in safety centres alongside peopl... Read More


PHU tells President: Start talks with IMF for amending debt-restructuring plan

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) has put forward proposals in writing to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for rebuilding the country. In the letter signed by party leader Udaya Ga... Read More


Cabinet approves sale of Sri Lanka Railway Department scrap metal to highest bidders

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Cabinet approval has been granted to award the tender for the disposal of scrap metal held by the Sri Lanka Railway Department to the highest responsive bidders. Bids were invit... Read More


Cabinet approves fresh call for investment proposals for Kollupitiya land

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal to call for new investment proposals to lease a prime land plot in Kollupitiya, following the cancellation of a previous agreement due to non-... Read More


Most schools to reopen on Dec 16; 147 remain closed due to disaster impact

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Education Ministry has announced that all schools across the country except those affected by recent disaster conditions will reopen on December 16, following a review of the... Read More