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Several large-scale projects with Indian assistance to be expedited

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- During the two-day visit of Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to Sri Lanka, special attention was focused on expediting several large-scale projects scheduled to be impl... Read More


Robust economic performance in 2025

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's (CBSL's) 'Annual Economic Review 2025' report highlights that despite rising global uncertainties stemming from trade and geopolitical developmen... Read More


Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely at ... Read More


Accessible bus service launched to improve transport for persons with disabilities

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A new accessible bus service aimed at improving transport facilities for persons with disabilities was launched today(21), marking a step toward more inclusive public transporta... Read More


Japan grants US$ 2.6 Mn to strengthen climate resilience, gender equality projects

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Japanese Government through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's development journey by announcing two new project... Read More


Piliyandala Bakmaha Perahera on Saturday

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Piliyandala Vidyashanthi Pirivena's Bakmaha Perahera organised by the Bakmaha Perahera Organising Committee of Vidyashanthi Pirivena will be held on Saturday (25). The objective... Read More


New regulations for multi day fishing vessels

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has announced a new set of procedures for all multi day fishing vessels using the Maldivian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) while... Read More


Local authority digitisation to accelerate

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Government is planning to further expand digital services at local authorities with the aim of transforming traditional council processes into online, user-friendly platform... Read More


Severe lightning, thundershowers forecast

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Meteorology Department yesterday issued a severe lightening warning for most parts of the country. The department said thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are ... Read More


India-Sri Lanka relations receive another high-level boost

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- India-Sri Lanka relations received another high-level boost with the visit of Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishanan, the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Vice Preside... Read More