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Sri Lanka's kithul tapping inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- Sri Lanka's traditional practice of kithul madeema, or kithul tapping, has been inscribed in 2025 (20.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Human... Read More


Government to provide nutrition allowance for pregnant mothers

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- As part of a government initiative in response to the current disaster situation and the upcoming festive season, pregnant mothers will receive a one-time nutrition allowance of ... Read More


NBRO extends landslide red notices; public urged to avoid unnecessary travel

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended landslide evacuation red notices for 33 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across four districts due to ongoing extr... Read More


MP Ashoka Ranwala arrested following car accident: police deny rumors of intoxication

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- National People's Power (NPP) MP Ashoka Ranwala was arrested by police following a car accident yesterday (11) evening, authorities confirmed. The accident occurred at around 7:... Read More


Telegram job scam exposed: Police arrest suspect

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- A 31-year-old resident of Welipenna has been arrested by the North Western Provincial Sub-Unit of the Computer Crimes Investigation Division for his involvement in an online earn... Read More


Swift action by bus driver prevents major accident in Badulla

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- A swift and courageous decision by a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver prevented a major tragedy this morning (12) when the brakes failed on a bus travelling from Badul... Read More


CEA issues new guidelines for handling Cyclone Ditwa disaster waste

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has introduced a set of temporary criteria for managing waste generated as a result of the disaster caused by Cyclone Diva. These guidel... Read More


"Prathishta" program launched to rebuild Schools damaged by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The Ministry of Education has launched a new initiative, Prathishtha, aimed at reconstructing schools across Sri Lanka that were damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. According to Secretar... Read More


ADB approves $200 Mn loan to boost Mahaweli Water Security and Agriculture Program

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Sri Lanka's largest multi-purpose water resources development program, the Mahaweli Development Progr... Read More


Court schedules next hearing in Mervyn Silva illegal asset case for January 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 12 -- The Colombo High Court today (12) directed that the Bribery Commission's case against former Minister Mervyn Silva be called up on January 19 for further evidence examination. T... Read More