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Rs. 45 billion allocated to complete suspended hospital projects: Health Minister

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- The government has allocated Rs. 45 billion to resume and complete hospital construction projects that were suspended midway, with the projects expected to be completed within the... Read More


Police warn of online scam targeting construction material buyers

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- The Police Headquarters has warned the general public about a scam involving the online sale of construction materials, with individuals allegedly using social media platforms to ... Read More


Government approval drops to 50% as economic confidence weakens

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- Public approval of the government has dropped to 50% from a post-election high of 65%, as growing concerns over Sri Lanka's economic conditions weigh on public sentiment, accordin... Read More


Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 47

SriLanka, Aug. 15 -- Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday (Aug 15) after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's eastern Flores island, killing at least 47 people, according t... Read More


One lane reopened on Hatton-Colombo main road following earthslip

SriLanka, Aug. 15 -- One lane of the Hatton-Colombo Main Road, which was obstructed due to an earthslip in the Kuyilwatte area, has now been reopened to traffic. The road was completely blocked at... Read More


Hatton-Colombo main road reopened to traffic following earthslip

SriLanka, Aug. 15 -- The earthslip that obstructed the Hatton-Colombo Main Road in the Kuyilwatte area has been cleared, and traffic has returned to normal, according to police. The road was compl... Read More


Suspected Indian fishing vessel washes ashore at Iranawila

SriLanka, Aug. 15 -- A fishing vessel suspected to belong to India has washed ashore at Iranawila in Chilaw this morning (15). Residents in the area suspect that the vessel may have been carrying ... Read More


Weather fluctuations increase health risks among children, paediatrician warns

SriLanka, Aug. 15 -- Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera states that prevailing weather fluctuations, including extreme heat in certain areas of the island and heavy rainfall in others, have co... Read More


FM Vijitha Herath extends Independence Day greetings to India, Pakistan

SriLanka, Aug. 15 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has extended warm congratulations to the Governments and people of India and Pakistan on the occasion of their respective Independence Days. In... Read More


No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka from second earthquake off Indonesia: Met Dept.

SriLanka, Aug. 15 -- The Department of Meteorology says there is no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka at present with the effect of the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Sumatra in Indonesia on ... Read More