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Rs. 5,000 one-time nutrition allowance for pregnant mothers

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- In view of the prevailing disaster situation and the upcoming festive season, arrangements have been made to provide a nutrition allowance of Rs. 5,000 to pregnant mothers, the M... Read More


India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- India has cut red tape to speed business visas for Chinese professionals, two officials said, a major step to boost ties between the Asian giants and end chronic delays that cost... Read More


Devindya Oshini becomes first Sri Lankan to reach No. 1 in World Chess Rankings

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Sri Lanka's rising chess star, W.I.M. Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana, has made history by climbing to World No. 1 in the Under-13 Girls' Chess Rankings, becoming the first Sri Lank... Read More


Call for dialogue with all relevant parties on Universities Amendment Bill: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to call for a dialogue with all relevant parties on the proposed Universities Amendment Bill which has already been ... Read More


Former CBSL governor Cabraal ordered to pay Rs. 1.84 billion compensation, released on conditions

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal was released on conditions in connection with the Greek bond case, while the three other accused were released unconditionally b... Read More


New compensation package to convince relocation from landslide zones - Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Claiming that people in landslide prone areas have been reluctant to move out as the compensation was not sufficient, Environment Minister Dhammika Patabedi said yesterday the go... Read More


Registrar General to issue death certificates for over 200 missing persons of Cyclone 'Ditwah'

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Registrar General's Department said that death registration certificates will be issued for 203 individuals reported missing following the landslides and floods triggered by ... Read More


LGBTQ+ events to go ahead at World Cup game despite Egypt and Iran objections

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Plans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Seattle during the World Cup next summer will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations over... Read More


Australia, UNFPA step in to protect women, girls after Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Australia has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance aimed at protecting women and girls affected by the widespread f... Read More


Lionel Messi in India: Full GOAT Tour Schedule, Ticket Information and Programme Details for Sri Lankan Fans

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Lionel Messi is set to visit India for a three day event called the GOAT Tour. The Argentine legend will be in the country on December 13, 14 and 15, travelling across four major... Read More