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UNICEF delivers 25,000 kg of chlorine to support clean water access in cyclone-hit areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- At the request of the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB), UNICEF has delivered nearly 25,000 kilograms of chlorine to aid water purification in Sri Lanka. The supply i... Read More


Sri Lanka to import frozen vegetables

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The government has decided to import frozen vegetables that meet the standards of the Department of Agriculture, Commissioner General of Essential Services B.K. Prabhat Chandrakee... Read More


US Special Representative calls President on cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Sergio Gore, the US Special Representative for South and Central Asian Affairs and Director of the White House Presidential Staff, held a telephone conversation with President Anu... Read More


Former minister C.B. Ratnayake arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Former Minister C. B. Ratnayake was arrested today (02) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). He had been summoned to the Commission thi... Read More


Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), opens new tab unveiled on Tuesday its first multi-folding smartphone, in a bid to strengthen its position in a sector of the phone market where co... Read More


Dawoodi Bohra Community donates Rs. 10 million to support disaster affected people

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- In line with the Government's programme to provide relief to those affected by the adverse weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Dawoodi Bohra community has donated Rs. 10 million to ... Read More


Sri Lanka National Archives issues guidelines for preserving wet records after floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Sri Lanka National Archives has released detailed guidelines to assist public authorities in safeguarding important documents damaged by recent floods and heavy rainfall acros... Read More


Sri Lanka disaster death toll climbs to 355

India, Dec. 1 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that the death toll from the severe disaster situation affecting all 25 districts has risen to 355, while 366 individuals remain missing. ... Read More


Prabath Chandrakeerthi new Commissioner-General of Essential Services

India, Dec. 1 -- Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Commissioner-General of Essential Services. He received his appointment letter from President's Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayak... Read More


Business community's support essential in restoring normalcy to public life - President

India, Dec. 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the cooperation of the country's business community is essential both in providing relief to those affected by the adverse weather condi... Read More