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Rising waters in Mahaweli River basin; residents urged to remain vigilant

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has issued a warning regarding the spillage of several reservoirs due to continued heavy rainfall.Sri Lanka travel According to the Authority... Read More


Three arrested for setting wild elephant on fire in Mihinthale

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged torture of a wild elephant that was set on fire in Seeppukulam, within the Mihinthale Police Division, police ... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes over 90,000 tourists in first two weeks of December

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Sri Lanka has welcomed 93,031 tourists during the first two weeks of December, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported.Sri Lanka travel According to the SLT... Read More


Police find negligence in handling road accident involving MP Asoka Ranwala

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Sri Lanka Police have revealed that several officers failed to carry out their duties appropriately following a road accident involving former Speaker and National People's Power... Read More


Two former parliamentarians pass away

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Former Anuradhapura District Parliamentarians Janak Mahendra Adhikari and S. C. Muthukumarana have passed away following periods of illness. Janak Mahendra Adhikari, who also se... Read More


Speaker endorses the certificate on three bills

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Hon. Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today that he endorsed the certificate on three Bills yesterday (17). Accordingly, the Hon. Speaker endorsed th... Read More


Swedish donor contributes USD 33,000 to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' fund

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established to support the recovery of affected communities and national reconstruction in the aftermath of the Ditwah cyclone, cont... Read More


Opposition leads push for inquiry into Cyclone Ditwah preparedness

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- A group of opposition MPs, led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, today submitted a proposal to the Speaker seeking the formation of a parliamentary select committee to inves... Read More


EU provides over 2.35 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The European Union has allocated more than 2.35 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in response to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah.Ceylon Exports information T... Read More


US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Chinese government has deployed a team of drone experts to assist Sri Lanka in identifying areas damaged and at risk of flooding and landslides following Cyclone Ditva, the D... Read More