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India-Sri Lanka Naval bond grows stronger as INS Sharda concludes visit

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- INS Sharda departed Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Saturday following a successful port call that further strengthened maritime cooperation and friendship between India and Sri Lanka. T... Read More


Health authorities intensify efforts to control dengue

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Health authorities have placed 14 high-risk districts under intense scrutiny due to a significant surge in dengue cases nationwide. A special discussion to look into the immedia... Read More


Drones to broadcast seeds and fertiliser

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Science and Technology Minister Professor Chrishantha Abeysena highlighted how drone technology is an excellent solution to the severe labour shortage the agriculture sector is c... Read More


BIA to be upgraded to major South Asian aviation hub

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The development of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, slated to begin shortly, is expected to ease heavy passenger congestio... Read More


Govt follows 'Zero Tolerance Policy' on torture, UN Subcommittee told

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has told the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture that the current Government strictly follows a 'Zero Tolerance Policy' on torture. ... Read More


GDP rises by over 5% in 2026 1Q

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Department of Census and Statistics yesterday said that the country's economy has shown a positive growth trend with Gross Domestic Products (GDP) expanding by 5.1 percent in... Read More


Showers expected in several parts of the country today

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Department of Meteorology has forecast several spells of showers in parts of the country today (16). According to the department, showers are expected in the Western, Sabara... Read More


Rs. 1,008 Million Project Approved to Modernize 126 School Hostels

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to modernize 126 school hostels across the country during the 2026-2028 period at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,008 million, with th... Read More


408 flood-affected and families in Kolonnawa and CPC pipeline corridor to receive alternative housing

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of 408 housing units to resettle flood-prone families in Kolonnawa and non-title settlers living along an underground oil pip... Read More


Cabinet Approves Amendment to Sri Lanka -Turkey Air Services Agreement

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign an amendment to the existing Air Services Agreement between Sri Lanka and Turkey, with the aim of aligning the tariff fra... Read More