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Palm Oil Industry Assn. renews call to lift ban on crop

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Palm Oil Industry Association of Sri Lanka (POIA) renewed its call on the authorities last week to lift the ban on the highly lucrative palm oil plantation in the country con... Read More


US tariff adjustment easing pressure on trade -CBSL

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Sri Lanka will not be impacted by the global interest rate changes next year as the country has no exposure to the external interest rates, said Central Bank (CBSL) Governor Dr. ... Read More


Ditwah costs an arm and a leg to economy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Impact on lives and livelihood enormous l No district spared by storms and floodwaters Heavy rains coupled with the cyclone Ditwah that lashed across the country for nearly a wee... Read More


Kalutara estuary cleared to ease flood drainage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- With heavy rains swelling the Kalu River, the authorities carried out a clean-up of the river's estuary yesterday morning to improve water flow and protect the sandbank from pote... Read More


India steps up relief for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- As Sri Lanka grapples with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, more help is arriving from across the border. India has stepped up its humanitarian response under Operation Sagar Ban... Read More


Rescue and relief in the eye of the storm

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Cyclone Ditwah swept across the country with unprecedented intensity this week, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. From flooded streets to landslides and damaged houses,... Read More


Friendship in action

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Indian Chetak helicopters lifted off from the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for rescue operations in Gampaha and Kuliyapitiya yesterday. India has commenced Operation Sagar Bandhu... Read More


24-hour support for disaster-related health needs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Anil Jasinghe has called upon the public and institutions to seek assistance from the National Health Disaster Response Ce... Read More


US pledges US $ 2 million for Sri Lanka's flood relief efforts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The United States of America has announced an immediate grant of US $ 2 million to bolster Sri Lanka's emergency response as the country continues to grapple with the devastation... Read More


CIABOC denies giving disaster-related instructions to State officials

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has denied claims circulating on social media that its Director General Ranga Dissanayake issued speci... Read More