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Stranded sloth bear cub rescued

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Wildlife officials on Tuesday found a sloth bear cub which was stranded in the Hurulu Reserve in Kiwlekada, Horowpothana and it is about one and a half months old and about 18 in... Read More


Legal action taken against 23 supermarkets

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken legal action against 23 supermarkets across the country during the special raids and investigation programme commenced recently to ... Read More


Rice imports to ensure uninterrupted supply recommended

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of rice in the near future to ensure an uninterrupted supply for consumers. A notable increase in rice pric... Read More


Cultural exchange, a bridge connecting peoples of China, Sri Lanka - Envoy

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Chinese ambassador in Colombo Qi Zhenhong emphasised the importance of cultural exchanges in deepening mutual understanding between the two nations, at the opening of the Chinese... Read More


Turtles, dolphins and whales should be protected to promote tourism - TCP

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) says sea mammals such as turtles, dolphins and whales should be protected to promote tourism in the country. According to TCP, a large numb... Read More


Govt launches programme to provide affordable, nutritious meals

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A new Government initiative aimed at ensuring food security and making nutritious meals affordable for the public was launched at the 'Palessa' restaurant of the National Food Pr... Read More


Open University hosts 'Open Day' on April 4, 5

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) will host its highly anticipated 'Open Day' on April 4 and 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at its main campus in Nawala. This event is a pr... Read More


COPE quizzes National Gem and Jewellery Authority on several issues

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) questioned the officials of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority regarding the expenditure of approximately Rs. 2 billion on rentin... Read More


World Bank allocates US$ 500 Mn for Northern, Eastern economic development

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The World Bank has announced a financial commitment of US$ 500 million over an eight-year period (2026-2034) to support the integrated economic development of Sri Lanka's Norther... Read More


Malwathu Asgiri Maha Vihara donates for Myanmar victims

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Malwathu Asgiri Maha Viharas and the Sri Dalada Maligawa yesterday made a donation of Rs.15 million for the people of Myanmar who were affected by the earthquake. The donati... Read More