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ADB approves $100m for social protection and eldercare

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Asian Development Bank approved $100 million in financing to support reforms and investments aimed at strengthening social protection, economic inclusion, and resilience amon... Read More


Protest demanding release of Gnanasara Thera enters eighth day

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The satyagraha conducted by a group including monks at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, continues for its eighth day... Read More


Sri Lanka pulls off second highest runs chase in ODI history

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Harry Brook blasted England's first-ever ODI double hundred, yet still ended up on the losing side of a remarkable 859-run shootout in Rawalpindi. From 24 for 2, Sri Lanka pulled... Read More


SriLankan extends suspension of Riyadh, Dammam flights until Nov. 1

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- SriLankan Airlines has extended the suspension of all flights between Colombo and Dammam, and Colombo and Riyadh, until and including November 1, 2026, due to the prevailing secu... Read More


Power demand management measures no longer required as Lakvijaya's second unit resumes full capacity

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Steps to manage electricity demand are no longer necessary from today (22) with the second generating unit of the Lakvijaya Power Plant resuming operations at its full capacity o... Read More


Ven. Akurasse Siri Dhammavimala Thero appointed as Chief Prelate of Gatambe Rajopavanaramaya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Ven. Akurasse Siri Dhammavimala Thero was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the passing away of Most Ven. Keppetiyagoda Sirivimalabhidhana Nayaka Thero, the Chief Prelate ... Read More


Traffic congestion reported in several areas of Colombo due to flooding

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Traffic congestion was reported in several areas, including Barber Street Junction on Armour Street, the area near the Maligawatta Mosque, Sangharaja Mawatha, and Bloemendhal Roa... Read More


Four remanded over Rs 1.7 mn consumer cooperative fund misuse

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The four suspects, including the former CEO of the Consumer Cooperative Development Association, were arrested and remanded for allegedly misusing Rs. 1.7 million belonging to th... Read More


ADB approves $100 Mn to strengthen social protection, expand economic opportunities in SL

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $100 million in financing to support reforms and investments that will strengthen social protection, economic inclusion, and well-be... Read More


Government defends Sallay's arrest in response to UN human rights concerns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service and former Director of Military Intelligence, has been the subject of an official diplo... Read More