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Sri Pada Hatton route declared safe for pilgrims following renovation

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Officials from the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) have assured the Sri Pada Trustees that the Mahagiridamba area on the Sri Pada Hatton road is now safe for pilgri... Read More


Decision to discontinue use of web links in school modules - Education Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament today (09) that web links will no longer be included in educational modules for the second and third school terms. T... Read More


Elephant calf killed in lorry collision in Galgamuwa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- A two-year-old elephant calf was killed after a herd of elephants collided with a lorry on the Anuradhapura-Padeniya road, in the Galgamuwa Mee Oya area, wildlife officials report... Read More


Colombo Municipal Council launches 'CMC Apparel' to empower young women

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has launched 'CMC Apparel,' a dedicated workspace designed to support young women in Colombo in gaining employment after completing a year-long... Read More


Disaster affected citizens to receive improved standard of living - President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today that 20,000 to 25,000 new houses will be constructed as part of reconstruction efforts following the damages caused by Cyclone D... Read More


Ex-Minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded in Sathosa vehicle case

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Five suspects, including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), were further remanded until J... Read More


Foreigner arrested for stealing US$ 10,000 from Thai monk

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Officers from the Katunayake Airport Police and the Airport Tourist Police arrested a Chinese national on the evening of January 6 for allegedly stealing US$ 10,000 from the hand ... Read More


Explosives buried by LTTE found in Vakarai

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A stock of explosives buried in the Sambu Kalappu field area of Ambandanaweli - Vakarai Divisional Secretariat Division in Batticaloa was discovered by the Vakarai Special Task Fo... Read More


Financial management, discipline critical for SME growth

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Seylan Bank's Assistant General Manager, Marketing and Sales, Asiri Abhayaratne said that financial management and discipline are critical to the survival and growth of small and ... Read More


Ceylinco Life achievers tour Thailand and Malaysia

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Ceylinco Life has once again transformed outstanding performance into unforgettable experiences, continuing to set the benchmark for excellence and employee recognition in Sri Lan... Read More