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SLT MOBITEL launches 5G network for public

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- SLT MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has officially launched its 5G network for public use, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's digital transformation jou... Read More


Reprieve for disaster-affected students

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Sajeewa Nandana Kanakaratne, states that November season cards and school uniforms are not mandatory for students using SLTB... Read More


Anuradhapura hospital doctors begin token strike

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Doctors at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital are conducting a token strike starting this morning (17), claiming they lack adequate security. The immediate cause for this action... Read More


Prison break in Galle?

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Prison guards at the Galle jail fired warning shots into the air to stop two inmates attempting to flee the premises. Prison Commissioner and Spokesperson Jagath Weerasinghe sta... Read More


Support programme launched for women entrepreneurs

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- A programme to provide essential equipment for women entrepreneurs to launch self-employment projects took place at the Vavuniya District Rural Development Office. Deputy Minist... Read More


Court launches pilot to auction seized property

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- A comprehensive program to expedite the removal of case property piled up in court complexes across the island commenced recently. This initiative functions under the guidance of... Read More


Japan hands over a USD 2.5 mn grant

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath today (17) received a USD 2.5 million grant from the Government of Japan to assist Sri Lanka's recovery an... Read More


Parliament convenes for two days over disaster relief funds

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera announced that Parliament, which was summoned to meet tomorrow (18) under the provisions of Standing Order 16 at the request o... Read More


Government to seek more funds for rebuilding livelihoods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- An additional expenditure estimate of Rs. 500 billion for the year 2026 is scheduled to be presented to Parliament tomorrow (18) to rebuild the livelihoods of people affected by ... Read More


Dehiwala Zoo missing yellow anaconda found

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The yellow anaconda hatchling that went missing from the Dehiwala Zoo last Saturday, had been found this morning (17) under a drawer, a few meters away from its enclosure. The o... Read More