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UAE Ambassador meets the Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Prime Minister Dr.Harini Amarasuriya met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, H.E. Khaled Nasser Al Ameri, on 01 October at Temple Trees. At the outset, ... Read More


Ten modern ripening chambers to ensure chemical-free fruits

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- The Post Harvest Technology Institute is preparing to construct ten modern ripening chambers this year to provide fruit producers with safe, chemical-free and high-quality ripenin... Read More


Scattered showers in several areas expected

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Meteorological conditions in the Bay of Bengal are expected to become increasingly unstable between October and December, with a heightened likelihood of atmospheric disturbances ... Read More


US$ 4 Bn fuel import bill upto August

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka's cumulative expenditure on fuel imports soared by 61.6 percent year-on-year during the first eight months of 2026, reaching US$ 4 billion compared to the corresponding ... Read More


5,000 government-assisted houses to be handed over to the public today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- A total of 5,000 houses constructed with State assistance across the country will be handed over to the public today (05) in conjunction with the commemoration of World Habitat Da... Read More


Injured elephant returns to Somawathiya for treatment

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Wildlife officials have provided treatment to a 40-year-old elephant that sustained an injury after a wire became embedded in one of its legs near the Somawathiya Rajamaha Viharaya... Read More


Investments, partnerships must be undertaken with accountability, regulations - PM

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that both public and private investments are essential for developing large-scale infrastructure, but all investments and partnerships ... Read More


Sri Lanka re-affirms commitment to multilateralism

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath participated in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, from September 27 to 30... Read More


CIABOC to set up 23 regional offices

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) will establish 23 regional offices across the country before the end of this year as part of a major exp... Read More


Train services upto Peradeniya, Gampola begins after 10 months

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Gampola after a nearly ten month suspension caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Following Cyclone Ditwah, train services on the Upcountry Line from Rambukkana to Kandy and Badulla were stop... Read More