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Death of ex-ANCL employee's sister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Subarathna Menike (83), sister of H.M.Abeykoon, a retired employee of Lake House passed away. Residing at No. 4, Raja Ela, Maswela, she was known for her dedication to religious ... Read More


Municipal workers remove tonnes of waste during Kandy perahera

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Some 32 metric tonnes of polythene discarded on the streets were removed during the 10 days of the Kandy Esala Perahera. The Solid Waste Management Unit of the Kandy Municipal C... Read More


Launch of book on Major General Milinda Peiris (Retd.)

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) hosted the launch of the book Beyond Rank: The Leadership and Legacy of Major General Milinda Peiris recently. Written by Ki... Read More


Record earnings for Dehiwala Zoo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- The Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens income reached Rs. 2.5 million on August 26, the highest daily revenue in its history so far. National Zoological Gardens Director Gener... Read More


Platforms launch to drive greater Japanese investment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- The fifth meeting of the Japan-Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment was convened at the Board of Investment (BOI) recently. The meeting featured substantive and productiv... Read More


India's IMF push saved SL from economic collapse - former Minister Ali Sabry

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- India played a decisive role in helping Sri Lanka through its worst economic crisis, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman personally pressing the International Monetary Fund ... Read More


High wave warning in coastal areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- The Meteorology Department warned yesterday that the wave height in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara may increase by ... Read More


Prima, Serendib hike prices of wheat flour products

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Prima and Serendib companies have taken measures to increase wheat flour prices by up to Rs. 17. Accordingly, Prima has increased the prices of its wheat flour products in the m... Read More


1,500 hectares declared protected in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Authorities have taken a decision to gazette 1,500 hectares as protected areas in an urgent measure to safeguard Nuwara Eliya's environment and watershed areas. The decision was... Read More


Expressway tolls generate millions during long weekend

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Authorities have taken a decision to gazette 1,500 hectares as protected areas in an urgent measure to safeguard Nuwara Eliya's environment and watershed areas. The decision was... Read More