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Bell 212 incident: Co-pilot says technical defect detected before crash

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Flight Lieutenant Eranga Chamara Ekanayake, the co-pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter that crashed into the Gin Oya in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa on November 30, told... Read More


Rs. 1,893 Million in local and foreign support secured for the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' programme

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr Harshana Suriyapperuma, stated that Rs. 1,893 million has been received in financial assistance fr... Read More


Google Maps updates Sri Lanka's Road Network - Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Google Maps has begun updating information on approximately 12,000 kilometres of Sri Lanka's road network, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake announced. The updates will cove... Read More


NBRO clarifies importance and limitations of landslide alerts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has clarified that landslide early warnings are issued based on weather forecasts from the Meteorology Department and real-time... Read More


Cabraal and three others acquitted in Greek Bond Case

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal today (10) ordered the acquittal and release of four defendants, including former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, after the Bri... Read More


Suspect arrested for stealing 13 kg of copper cables from telephone tower

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Rambukkana Police arrested a 31-year-old local resident yesterday (09) in connection with the theft of a cable installed at a telephone transmission tower in the Talhenkanda ... Read More


Notice from Education Ministry on Grade 6 admissions based on re-scrutinized Grade 5 Scholarship results

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for admission to Grade 6 in 2026 based on the re-scrutinized results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, in view of t... Read More


No more unauthorized constructions in Colombo - PM

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that there will be no permission granted for unauthorized constructions within the Colombo District, nor any form of residential deve... Read More


Qatar Charity launches emergency relief project for Sri Lanka flood victims

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Qatar Charity with the Qatar Fund for Development's generous funding and in collaboration with the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Sri Lanka, has launched an emergency relief in... Read More


Man fined for damaging corals at Hikkaduwa; court orders restoration

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Wildlife officers at the Hikkaduwa National Park arrested a man on December 7 for damaging corals during a routine patrol. According to park officials, the suspect had broken co... Read More