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Geminids meteor shower visible from Sri Lanka tonight
The Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) says that the Geminids meteor shower, considered as one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, will be visible tonight (13) and tomorrow (14).
Accordingly, the…
U.S. Peace Corps Represents an Investment in the Future and Strengthening Ties with Sri Lanka
Nineteen U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn in today in Colombo, marking the second cohort of Volunteers to return to Sri Lanka since the program’s historic relaunch last year. This event underscores the deepening U.S.-Sri Lankan…
Imported rice stocks released to market
Stocks of rice imported by private importers have been released into the market.
It is reported that the first consig of rice, which arrived in the country yesterday (11), has been cleared by Customs.
On December 03, the Cabinet of…
U.S. Embassy Colombo Achieves LEED Gold Certification as Sri Lanka’s 50th Gold Certified Building…
U.S. Embassy Colombo is proud to announce the achievement of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification, becoming the 50th building in Sri Lanka to earn this globally recognized symbol of sustainability…
Tensions within NDF over National List MP appointment
Another dispute has emerged within the New Democratic Front (NDF) concerning the nomination of Faiszer Musthapha for a National List MP position with the coalition partners alleging that this decision has been made without consulting them.…
Sri Lanka secures USD 50 million loan from OPEC Fund for economic recovery
The Government of Sri Lanka has submitted a request to the OPEC Fund for International Development to secure funds to finance Sri Lanka’s Comprehensive Reform Agenda, in line with the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) implemented with the…
Cabinet approves monthly allowance for small fishing boat owners
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a monthly allowance of Rs. 9,375 for small fishing boat owners, effective from November 1, for a period of five months in order to minimize the impact of the economic crisis on the fisheries industry.…
Sri Lanka eyes self-sufficiency in food production
Several proposals related to the production of all food items that can be produced in the country, have received the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that these measures are…
U.S. and Sri Lanka Advance Emergency Preparedness with Regional Partners
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, in collaboration with Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center, hosted a three-day regional workshop from December 3-5 to improve readiness for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) emergencies.…
Sri Lanka’s candidate elected to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Evaluation Body
Sri Lanka’s candidate, Dr. B. D. Nandadeva was elected as an expert to the prestigious Evaluation Body of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) at the 19th Session of the ICH Committee…