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75th Anniversary of World Fellowship of Buddhists

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- WFB Vice President Jagath Sumathipala represented Sri Lanka at the Conference at the 75th Anniversary Celebration of WFB.WFB Vice President Jagath Sumathipala represented Sri Lank... Read More


India reiterates its support for Sri Lanka to Corporate Leaders

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, on Saturday (6) met with Sri Lanka's Corporate Leaders associated with the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund to discuss the way forwa... Read More


Australia's Aid to Sri Lanka totals AUS$ 3.5 M

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - The Australian Government has pledged a total of AUS$ 3.5 million in humanitarian aid to support Sri Lanka's recovery efforts, following the devastating impac... Read More


No room for unauthorised constructions in future - President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Complete clearing of damaged Provincial and Local Council roads in Kurunegala District within next two weeks Local Councils must intervene to expedite well-cleaning activities A ... Read More


President chairs Nuwara Eliya District Coordinating Committee meeting

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Draws attention to damage and repair work on the Irrigation system Assigns supervision and technical services of Lake Gregory to Irrigation Department Reviews Road Repairs. Inspec... Read More


UN to provide US$ 4.5 Mn to aid SL's reconstruction efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka pledged full support to Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister to assist in rebuilding the country after the devastation caused by Cyclone 'Ditwah'.... Read More


Farmers to be compensated for loss of crops

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation Ministry Secretary D.P. Wickramasinghe said that 131,743 hectares of farmland have been destroyed due to the cyclone. He said this at... Read More


Coroners to forgo allowance for cyclone victim inquests

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The All-Island Association of Coroners have decided to forgo all Government allowances for conducting inquests into deaths caused by landslides and floods, Association President A... Read More


Govt assures support to rebuild Peradeniya stronger, safer

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government stands ready to support the Peradeniya University in rebuilding that is stronger, safer, and more resilient than b... Read More


Committee to ensure foreign aid goes to intended people

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A special committee led by Deputy Defence Minister, retired Major General Aruna Jayasekara, has been appointed by the President to oversee the effective management of materials an... Read More