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Deadline set for Aswesuma beneficiaries to update details

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the deadline for updating personal details under the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Programme will end on December 31, 2025. The update ... Read More


Government Analyst finds no evidence of alcohol use by Ranwala

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The Government Analyst's Department has stated that there is no confirmation that former Speaker of Parliament Ashoka Ranwala was under the influence of alcohol at the time of th... Read More


Eight-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- An eight-hour water supply interruption will affect Colombo and several surrounding areas today (20), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. The interru... Read More


David Pieris Group powers MCA "E" Division T20 tournament

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The David Pieris Group of Companies-powered MCA "E" Division T20 League Tournament 2026, the second longest-running MCA tournament, has progressed to its semi-final stage. A pres... Read More


Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said there will be no more wars after Ukraine if Russia is treated with respect - and claims that Moscow is planning to attack European coun... Read More


Train services resume on Badulla-Ambewela section after 23 days

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Train services on the Badulla-Ambewela section of the Upcountry Railway Line, which was severely damaged during the 'Ditwa' disaster, were restored and resumed this morning (20),... Read More


Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Mouth-watering kebabs, fragrant biryani and whipped cloud-like desserts. The northern Indian city of Lucknow has always been a food lovers' paradise, with locals and visitors sw... Read More


Cyclone destroyed over 106,800 hectares of paddy- Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament yesterday that Cyclone Ditwah caused extensive damage to over 106,800 he... Read More


Executive Presidency will be abolished through a new Constitution - PM

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament yesterday (19) that the Executive Presidency will be abolished through the proposed new Constitution and a Parliamentary... Read More


Majority rooftop solar panel installers have recovered cost in three years - Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Majority of those in the country who installed rooftop solar panels in their houses have fully recovered their capital cost within three years instead of the projected period of ... Read More