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Batticaloa shrimp farmers affected by Ditwah get millions in assistance

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar distributed financial assistance of Rs. 9.55 million to 30 shrimp farmers in Batticaloa District who were ... Read More


Govt committed to ensure quality healthcare

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar, together with Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa paid an inspection visit to the Tellip... Read More


National development by strengthening national identity, values, and cultural bonds - PM

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said true national development is achieved not merely through the advancement of physical infrastructure and material resources, but by fost... Read More


25th World Council of the Girls' Friendly Society (GFS)

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The 25th World Council of the Girls' Friendly Society (GFS) will be held in Colombo from July 1-9 at the Ramada by Wyndham, Galle Face. Over 100 delegates from 24 countries are ... Read More


Sajith roots for independent expert advisory panel

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that an independent expert advisory panel should be established under the Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change to identify the impacts ... Read More


Deadline for declaring assets, liabilities ends today

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) stated that legal action and fines will be imposed on relevant individuals who fail to submit their as... Read More


Regional cinemas to be developed

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- In line with the national policy of building 'A Thriving Nation, A Beautiful Life', the National Film Corporation is taking steps to build regional cinemas with the primary objec... Read More


Spike in drivers caught using drugs in 2026

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Sixty-five thousand drivers have been caught for drunk driving from January 1 of this year until yesterday (29), Traffic Control and Road Safety DIG W. P. J. Senadheera said. Th... Read More


Police crack whip on those harbouring mosquito breeding grounds

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Sri Lanka Police has stepped forward to enforce the law under the provisions of the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure against individuals who allow their premises... Read More


Southwest Monsoon brings strong winds, heavy rainfall and rough seas

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Spokesperson and Assistant Director Pradeep Kodippili has urged the public, particularly fishing and maritime communities, to remain vigilant as ... Read More