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Transformer catches fire near Galle National Hospital
An electricity transformer located within the premises of the Cancer Unit of the Galle National Hospital has reportedly suddenly caught fire. Hospital authorities, together with the Galle Municipal Council Fire Brigade Service, took…
Cabinet nod given to obtain another US$ 100 million from ADB
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to obtain another US$ 100 million from the Asian Development Bank under the Policy Based Loan Facilities.
In March this year, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to…
Cabinet approves new national action plan to address human-elephant conflict
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to initiate the drafting of a new National Action Plan for Human-Elephant Conflict Management in Sri Lanka.
In recent years, factors such as population growth, the expansion of development…
Govt to allocate additional funds to restore places of worship damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to allocate funds for the reconstruction of additional places of worship damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
According to official estimates, 758 Buddhist temples, 272 Hindu religious sites, 199…
Ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa files petition seeking to prevent arrest
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a petition with the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks.…
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Fromer TMVP spokesman spills the beans to Channel 4
Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…