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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


Probe into two deaths linked to an anasthesia drug

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Health Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni said that an investigation is underway into the anaesthetic drug Ondansetron, following the deaths of two patients and complications i... Read More


Australian PM visits Bondi hero in hospital

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Australia's Prime Minister has visited Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital, after the bystander tried to disarm one of the gunmen in the nation's deadliest gun attack since 199... Read More


Dinamina turns 116 today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Our sister paper Dinamina, turns 116 years today. It is the oldest mainstream Sinhala daily in publication. The Dinamina with a legacy spanning over a century, has played a pivot... Read More


Cabinet nod for SLFEA, Japan EUC MoU to enhance jobs

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (15) approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (Pvt) Ltd (SLFEA) and Japan's Ente... Read More


IRD exceeds targets, additional Rs. 50 Billion expected

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera said that the Inland Revenue Department is expected to generate an additional income of around Rs.50 billion, marking the... Read More


cyclone causes Rs. 75 billion in damages to RDA

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) has incurred a loss of around Rs.75 billion due to the destruction of roads and bridges caused by the disaster situation that occurred across... Read More


Showery weather to continue across many parts of the Country

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Under the influence of the Easterly wave, the prevailing showery conditions over the Northern and Eastern parts of the island are expected to continue further during the next few... Read More