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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


Relief planned for flooded paddy lands

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The District Secretary for Monaragala, A.G. Nishantha, stated today (04) that steps are being taken to pay compensation for paddy fields in the Monaragala District damaged by the ... Read More


Thief allegedly swallows diamond locket in Auckland

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- A New Zealand man has been charged for theft after he allegedly stole a diamond-studded locket in a rather unusual way - by swallowing it. The ingested loot - a Faberge egg locket... Read More


Thailand relaxes afternoon alcohol ban

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- Thailand has temporarily lifted a decades-old ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks in the afternoons as it seeks to boost tourism. Liquor stores and other accredited establishments... Read More