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UK couple donates £2,000 to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' fund

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A British couple residing near the Sri Lanka High Commission in the United Kingdom has donated £2,000 to the Government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund to assist communities a... Read More


Detainee dies after falling ill while in court cell

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A detainee who was being held in a court cell while awaiting production before the Hingurakgoda Magistrate's Court died after falling ill and being admitted to hospital, police s... Read More


Welisara court fines three traders Rs. 300,000 for overpricing rice

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Welisara Magistrate's Court has fined three traders in the Gampaha district a total of Rs. 300,000 for selling rice above the government's maximum retail price, after they pl... Read More


FAO seeks USD 16.5m to aid Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has appealed for USD 16.5 million in international assistance to support the early recovery of livelihoods and f... Read More


Fire breaks out at shop in Maligawatta

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A fire has erupted at a shop in Maligawatta, prompting an urgent response from local authorities. According to reports, three fire engines have been dispatched to the scene to c... Read More


COPF questions allocation of large sum of funds for salaries of Samurdhi Authority employees

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has called for new criteria to select eligible recipients of Aswesuma social security scheme while inquiring on over allocation of funds for th... Read More


Dudley Sirisena acquires one of 25 Phantom Centenary models

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The recent acquisition of a rare Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary Edition by Sri Lankan businessman Dudley Sirisena has drawn attention not only for the vehicle's exclusivity, but a... Read More


Committee recommends careful use of balance X-Press Pearl funds

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has recommended that any remaining compensation funds related to the damage caused by the... Read More


Rainfall expected to decrease from tomorrow: Met. Department

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Department of Meteorology announced that a reduction in rainfall across the island can be expected from tomorrow (15). According to the department, light rain may occur in p... Read More


Education reforms; Govt. gives in to pressure

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- In a move signalling a setback for the NPP government, the Cabinet has decided to postpone the Grade 6 education reforms following concerns raised by religious leaders, the Oppos... Read More