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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


Farmer saved after 24-hour flood ordeal

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- A farmer has recounted his harrowing experience after spending nearly 24 hours clinging to the crown of a coconut tree to escape floodwaters, before being airlifted to safety by th... Read More


Over 100 Colombo families receive government grant

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- The government has begun the distribution of an initial grant of Rs. 25,000 for cleaning and restoring houses damaged by the widespread floods. The first distribution took place y... Read More


UK hands over urgent aid for disaster recovery

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- The United Kingdom (UK) has formally handed over £675,000 in urgent humanitarian assistance to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath. The aid was formally presented... Read More


PM urges strategic budget adjustments to tackle challenges

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- We need to act strategically in the face of the current situation. Some adjustments to the budget will be necessary to respond to present challenges.' Prime Minister Dr. Harini Am... Read More


Bangladesh delivers first consignment of disaster aid

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- The first consignment of disaster relief aid from Bangladesh has arrived in Sri Lanka. The Bangladesh Air Force C-130 transport aircraft landed at Bandaranaike International Airpo... Read More


Interest free student loan scheme deadline extended

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced an extension for the application deadline of the 10th phase of the interest-free student loan sch... Read More


Air quality drops across the island

Srilanka, Dec. 2 -- Air quality conditions across the island deteriorated. By last night, the air quality index in the Western Province reached a level considered very unhealthy for health. Furtherm... Read More