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Mangroves under threat listed as forest reserves

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi stated in Parliament that the Government has initiated a programme to designate mangrove ecosystems which are under threat due to variou... Read More


Monks have distanced themselves from Literature and the Arts - Asgiri Chapter Anunayake

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Venerable Narampanawe Ananda Thera, the Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter and Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, said that the number of enlightened and ascetic figures who w... Read More


Over 23,000 SL workers employed in Korea - Labour Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Labour Minister and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said on Friday that relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea are deeply rooted ... Read More


Montana Governor to visit SL, strengthening agricultural trade, security co-operation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and a delegation from the Montana State, will visit Sri Lanka today (9) to expand opportunities for American agricultural exports and deepen securi... Read More


HelpAge appeals for funds for its Free Cataract Surgery programme

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- At a recent seminar HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) requested donors to make their contributions to strengthen the ongoing Free Cataract Surgeries conducted by HelpAge Eye Hospital at We... Read More


Rule of law, a must to boost investor confidence - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Leader of the House and Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament that the success of anti-bribery efforts depends on the honest service ... Read More


Opposition readies NCM against Speaker

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The process of signing the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) to be brought by the Opposition against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne commenced yesterday (8) at the Office of the Leader ... Read More


Salaries of all in government sector will rise with Budget 2027 - PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr.Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament that salaries of government employees will be increa... Read More


President holds special discussion with Maha Sangha

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a committee would be appointed to review and amend the existing laws governing the manner in which Buddhist monks are detained in pr... Read More


Heavy showers above 75 mm expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected across most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (09), with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm likely in several areas, according to ... Read More