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2026 Appropriation Bill passed by Parliament

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 was passed by Parliament today (December 5) with a majority of 157 votes at its third reading. The vote on the third reading was held aro... Read More


President announces grant for complete loss of home and land

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced during a special statement in Parliament today that individuals who lost both their land and their home due to the adverse weather con... Read More


Egypt offers condolences to flood-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Egypt expressed its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Sri Lanka following the recent floods that have resulted in hundreds of casualties. In a statement issue... Read More


SLTD says tourism back to normal

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Sri Lanka Tourism confirms infrastructure largely restored and major tourist zones are ready for visitors. Sri Lanka Tourism has announced that the country is returning to normal... Read More


SLT-MOBITEL urges caution against fallen cables

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Sri Lanka Telecom-MOBITEL has issued a public advisory urging residents in disaster-affected areas not to interfere with fibre and copper cables that may have fallen to the ground... Read More


Veteran actor Nihal Fernando passes away

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Veteran actor Nihal Fernando passed away. He was 71 years old at the time of his passing. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News.... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa donates salary to help disaster-hit children

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa decided to donate his monthly salary and allowances to the 'Adaraya' programme, whic... Read More


Indian Army begins repairing cyclone-hit bridge

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- A team of field engineers from the Indian Army has begun efforts to restore a bridge damaged by Cyclone Ditwah along the road linking Chilaw and Puttalam. Reports state that the ... Read More


President urges accurate data collection for cyclone-hit homes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Officials of the Home Development Authority received advice from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to identify fully and partially damaged houses using a proper methodology and t... Read More


Pakistan sends critical aid and rescue team to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- A humanitarian flight from Pakistan arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport last night, carrying vital relief supplies along with a skilled search and rescue team to support... Read More