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Modi pledges support, sends naval relief to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Nov. 28 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep condolences to the people of Sri Lanka following the loss of lives caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah. He announced the immedi... Read More


HIV infections on the rise in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- Data released by the National STD/AIDS Control Programme show that HIV infections increased in Sri Lanka, contrasting with a decline in cases worldwide. Venereologist Dr. Vino Dh... Read More


Adverse weather halts fishing in Trincomalee

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- The fishing industry in the Trincomalee district completely collapsed today (27) due to adverse weather and cyclonic conditions, according to fishers. Multi-day and one-day fishi... Read More


State of emergency declared in Kandy

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- A state of emergency has been declared in the Kandy District. The Kandy District Secretary stated this decision was made due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. Publis... Read More


All gates of Yan Oya reservoir opened

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- All spill gates of the Yan Oya Reservoir opened today (27), the Department of Irrigation states. Of the five gates at Yaan Oya, three gates were previously opened by one and a ha... Read More


Former President in hospital

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was admitted to a private hospital. His media spokesperson mentioned to Hiru News that the former President was admitted for a health examinati... Read More


Parliament sittings rescheduled

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- Parliament will not convene tomorrow (28) and the day after (29). Instead, it was decided that Parliament will meet next Monday (01) and Tuesday (02), with sessions continuing unt... Read More


Nuwara Eliya District death toll rises to 6

Srilanka, Nov. 27 -- The Disaster Management Centre stated that the number of people who died in the Nuwara Eliya District due to the adverse weather affecting the country has risen to 06. The Centre... Read More


Woman remanded over street dog's death

Srilanka, Nov. 26 -- Homagama Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya yesterday (25) ordered the remand until December 9 of a female suspect arrested in connection with a motor car driven by her striking and k... Read More


Overnight Policy Rate remains unchanged

Srilanka, Nov. 26 -- The Central Bank decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Interest Rate (OPR) at 7.75. The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka made this decision yesterday (25)... Read More