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CEA issues new guidelines for handling Cyclone Ditwa disaster waste

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has introduced a set of temporary criteria for managing waste generated as a result of the disaster caused by Cyclone Diva. These guidel... Read More


"Prathishta" program launched to rebuild Schools damaged by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The Ministry of Education has launched a new initiative, Prathishtha, aimed at reconstructing schools across Sri Lanka that were damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. According to Secretar... Read More


ADB approves $200 Mn loan to boost Mahaweli Water Security and Agriculture Program

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Sri Lanka's largest multi-purpose water resources development program, the Mahaweli Development Progr... Read More


Court schedules next hearing in Mervyn Silva illegal asset case for January 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The Colombo High Court today (12) directed that the Bribery Commission's case against former Minister Mervyn Silva be called up on January 19 for further evidence examination. T... Read More


Thilakawardena Textiles donates to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Thilakawardena Textile (Pvt) Ltd has donated Rs. 25 million to the government's "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by the recent D... Read More


Rainy conditions to persist across multiple provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central, and Uva provinces. Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are likely at some places in Northe... Read More


Blood donation camp by Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- A blood donation program was held yesterday (10) at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) to support patients in need of blood due to the severe adverse weather conditi... Read More


Timetable released for remaining subjects of 2025 A/L examination

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Department of Examinations has released the revised timetable for the remaining subjects of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination. Accordingly, the postponed subjects w... Read More


Flood-affected communities advised on preventing sore eyes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Health Promotion Bureau has issued a public advisory warning that eye infections, particularly sore eyes, may spread more easily in the aftermath of the recent floods due to ... Read More


Man arrested for dumping waste on Colombo-Katunayake Expressway

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- A 35-year-old resident of Jaffna was arrested yesterday (10) afternoon for illegally dumping waste on the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway. Officers from the Seeduwa Sub-Control St... Read More