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Chemmani Phase III excavations resume; skeleton with coin-shaped pendant unearthed

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Excavation work under the second segment of the third phase of the Chemmani mass grave investigation resumed on Monday (1), following a temporary suspension, with investigators un... Read More


Forty-five years of Jaffna Library tragedy commemorated

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Forty-five years have passed since the burning and destruction of the Jaffna Public Library, one of the most important repositories of knowledge and culture in South Asia, yet the... Read More


Taking batik to the global fashion market

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- A new programme aimed at expanding the local batik industry from villages to the international market was initiated in Gampaha recently. Under the guidance of the Industries and ... Read More


Foreign Minister discusses Trade and Investment Agreement with New Zealand

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath undertook an official visit to New Zealand from May 26 to 31, at the invitation of New Zealand Foreign Mini... Read More


Rs. 1 Bn allocated to upgrade paddy drying, storage and related facilities

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The Government has allocated Rs. 1,000 million (Rs. 1 billion) this year through the Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE) to improve paddy drying, storage and other related f... Read More


Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival in Colombo, organised under the guidance of Venerable Kirinde Assaji Thera of the Gangaramaya Temple, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr. Harini... Read More


Sri Kalyani Vesak Zone 2026

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Kalyani Vesak Zone 2026 was held under the guidance of Venerable Emeritus Professor Kollupitiya Mahinda Sangarakkitha Nayaka Thera, Chief Incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Vi... Read More


Indian HC observes Vesak

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka observed Vesak with a series of initiatives that reflect the deep-rooted Buddhist and civilisational ties between India and Sri Lanka. Amo... Read More


Minister commends officials, institutions that helped SL earn WHO recognition

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has commended the officials and institutions that contributed to Sri Lanka receiving global recognition in the health sector. ... Read More


Plans to strengthen waste management in coastal zones, fishing harbours

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The Cabinet of Ministers approved a comprehensive proposal aimed at strengthening waste management in Sri Lanka's coastal zones and fishing harbours, Cabinet Spokesman, Health and... Read More