Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa decided to donate his monthly salary and allowances to the 'Adaraya' programme, whic... Read More
Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- A team of field engineers from the Indian Army has begun efforts to restore a bridge damaged by Cyclone Ditwah along the road linking Chilaw and Puttalam. Reports state that the ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Officials of the Home Development Authority received advice from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to identify fully and partially damaged houses using a proper methodology and t... Read More
Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- A humanitarian flight from Pakistan arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport last night, carrying vital relief supplies along with a skilled search and rescue team to support... Read More
Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The District Secretary for Monaragala, A.G. Nishantha, stated today (04) that steps are being taken to pay compensation for paddy fields in the Monaragala District damaged by the ... Read More
Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- A New Zealand man has been charged for theft after he allegedly stole a diamond-studded locket in a rather unusual way - by swallowing it. The ingested loot - a Faberge egg locket... Read More
Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- Thailand has temporarily lifted a decades-old ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks in the afternoons as it seeks to boost tourism. Liquor stores and other accredited establishments... Read More
Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- A farmer has recounted his harrowing experience after spending nearly 24 hours clinging to the crown of a coconut tree to escape floodwaters, before being airlifted to safety by th... Read More
Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- The government has begun the distribution of an initial grant of Rs. 25,000 for cleaning and restoring houses damaged by the widespread floods. The first distribution took place y... Read More
Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- The United Kingdom (UK) has formally handed over £675,000 in urgent humanitarian assistance to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath. The aid was formally presented... Read More