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Health and Mass Media Minister leads delegation to WHO Summit in India

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa led a delegation to India from December 17-19, to participate in the 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit held at Bhara... Read More


RDB contributes Rs. 25 Mn to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established to provide relief to those affected by the recent Ditwah cyclone, continues to receive contributions from local and inte... Read More


We can progress only by fulfilling our responsibilities with unwavering determination - President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that national progress cannot be achieved through suspicion and mistrust of one another, but only when everyone fulfils the responsibili... Read More


Unstable slopes above Mahamaya College require further study - NBRO

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) Kandy District Chief Geologist Samantha Bogahapitiya stated that an instability has been observed in the slopes along Rajapihilla M... Read More


International support extended to SL highly commendable - UN official

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-Andree Franche, was held on Saturday 20 at the Prime Minist... Read More


Three to five years to repay IMF's US$ 206 million cyclone relief loan

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister, Prof.Anil Jayantha Fernando stated that Sri Lanka has been granted a repayment period of three to five years for the US$... Read More


Loans of up to Rs. 25 Mn at 5% or less interest for SMEs - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said that under the 2026 Government subsidized loan scheme, businesses affected by the weather re... Read More


Rainfall expected to decrease

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A few showers may occur in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts. Mainly fair weather will prevail in the other areas of the isla... Read More


Indian FM heads to Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka this afternoon (22) for an official visit.Sri Lanka Developers The visit aims to deliver an In... Read More


Three arrested over attacks on PickMe and Uber drivers in Ella

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Ella Police stated that complaints were received regarding taxi drivers operating services such as PickMe and Uber being threatened and assaulted by local taxi drivers in the... Read More