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Dhammic perspective on COP30

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- The city of Belem is in northern Brazil, on the Para River, which is part of the Amazon River delta system. It is considered the gateway to the Amazon and serves as an important po... Read More


In the eye of Ditwah

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- Sri Lanka's worst natural disaster in the form of Cyclone 'Ditwah' plunged the country into chaos this week, with a death toll in excess of 450 persons, while displacing nearly hal... Read More


Bo tree and the quiet mind

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- Lord Buddha attained enlightenment while meditating under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. Centuries later, Sangamitta Theri, accompanied by royal family members and a gr... Read More


Many suns of solidarity will cut through grief's dense darkness

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- According to Tony Gilbert, a friend of Bob Marley, the great singer and songwriter was inspired by things around him. He remembers three canaries who would come by the windowsill a... Read More


Strategy toward debt sustainability

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- Last week I wrote an update on Sri Lanka's debt landscape in 2025. I talked about ins and outs of what going on, and why 2028 is an important milestone for Sri Lanka as everyone ke... Read More


PARLIAMENT

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake said in Parliament yesterday (03) that the country will be rebuilt and a better country will be gifted to the children within two y... Read More


Opposition will support Government's spending efforts on relief - Harsha

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- If the Government submits a proposal to increase Government expenditure by 300 to 500 billion rupees in the Parliament, considering the current crisis situation, the Opposition wil... Read More


Showers expected across several provinces

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota and Matale districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the other... Read More


International partners reaffirm strong support for Sri Lanka's relief and recovery efforts

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- The Ministry of Finance yesterday (03) convened a high-level donor forum bringing together diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners, and international l... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah: TikTok launches guide to combat misinformation during floods in SL

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- TikTok has announced the launch of a new search guide designed to help users in Sri Lanka access authoritative and up-to-date information during the ongoing floods after cyclone Di... Read More