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Natural disasters claim 318,000 lives in five years - Prof. Wasantha Athukorala

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Senior Professor Wasantha Athukorala of the Economics and Statistics Department at the Peradeniya University stated that 2,180 natural disaster incidents have been recorded over ... Read More


'Sri Lanka deeply appreciates India's solidarity in aftermath of cyclone'

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit is a strong reflection of the close friendship and enduring partnership... Read More


Forty-eight traders hauled up as CAA intensifies raids in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Special inspection raids have been intensified across the Jaffna district ahead of the festive season, with legal action initiated against 48 business establishments for various ... Read More


Jaishankar meets Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- India's External Affairs Minister Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, yesterday (23) at Temple Trees, during his visit to Sri Lanka as the ... Read More


JICA to provide technical assistance to small-scale entrepreneurs in NCP

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) assists to upgrade the livelihood of small-scale entrepreneurs in North Central Province by increasing their production capacity... Read More


Japan provides US$ 1 Mn grant to IOM to assist cyclone victims

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Japan has provided a US$1 million grant to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to assist the most affected districts in Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditva. Symbolisin... Read More


Fisheries sector losses from cyclone estimated at Rs.8 Bn

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Fisheries Ministry reports that Cyclone Ditwah has caused losses to the fisheries sector amounting to nearly Rs.8 billion. The damage to the marine fisheries sector alone is... Read More


MP Archuna released on bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- MP Ramanathan Archuna has been released on bail after surrendering to the Fort Police earlier today (24). The 23-year-old lawmaker was arrested following a warrant issued by the... Read More


Polythene, plastic use restriction on Sri Pada routes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (22) approved a series of measures to minimise the use of polythene and plastic within the highly sensitive ecosystem of Sri Pada during the an... Read More


China ready to share expertise with Sri Lanka - Wang Junzheng

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- China is prepared to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka at all times and is ready to share its experience with Sri Lanka under the "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" programme, sta... Read More