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Emirates airline to deliver aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka on passenger flights

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Emirates airline is to use passenger flights to deliver urgent aid to Sri Lanka for the next two weeks, under a partnership with Dubai Humanitarian. Emirates will provide more t... Read More


Flights disrupted and construction work banned after Delhi air pollution suddenly worsens

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Construction work was halted and emergency pollution curbs reimposed across India's capital on Monday after the air quality deteriorated sharply to some of the worst levels seen ... Read More


Defective brakes found in vehicle involved in accident with Asoka Ranwala

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- A defect in the braking system has been identified in the vehicle of former Speaker and National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala, which was involved in an acci... Read More


Two poachers arrested with 74 kg of sambar deer meat in Wanathawilluwa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Two poachers were arrested yesterday by officers of the Wanathawilluwa Wildlife Office during a routine patrol in the Wanathawilluwa area for the illegal possession of Sambar dee... Read More


Why Sri Lanka should not delay in organizing a donor conference: Former diplomat Kananathan

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Sri Lanka should not delay in organizing an international Donor Conference in the aftermath of one of the worst natural calamities the country has experienced in its modern histo... Read More


Police deploys additional officers ahead of festive season

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Sri Lanka Police has taken special measures ahead of the upcoming festive season, deploying additional officers and plainclothes personnel to strengthen security in major cities ... Read More


Galle Municipal Council budget defeated

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The annual budget of the Galle Municipal Council, which is controlled by the National People's Power (NPP), was defeated by a majority vote today (15). The vote took place at a ... Read More


CTU questions Education Ministry over three-day school schedule

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) has called on the Education Ministry to clarify the rationale behind conducting government schools for only three days from December 29. Address... Read More


Sri Lanka could face economic crisis by Sinhala New Year: Harin

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Sri Lanka could face an economic crisis by the Sinhala New Year 2026, fueled by Cyclone Ditwah as it has been predicted by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, United National ... Read More


SLFP prunes leader's authority, sweeping changes incorporated into party constitution

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has introduced sweeping changes to its Constitution, significantly pruning the authority of the party chairman or leader, an official said. Pa... Read More