Value of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund exceeds Rs. 3.4 billion - Finance Secretary
The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established by the Government to provide relief to people affected by recent disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has received over Rs. 3,421 million to date, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, said. MORE..
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- Value of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund exceeds Rs. 3.4 billion - Finance Secretary
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Pramodya Wickramasinghe to be re-appointed Chairman of cricket selection committee?
Sri Lanka Cricket sources have reported that former cricketer Pramodya Wickramasinghe is set to be appointed as the new chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee. MORE..
Education should not be a burden on children amid post-disaster recovery – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that education should not be a burden to children during the recovery period after the disaster, and priority must be given to their psychosocial well-being, the PM’s Office said. MORE..
Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port
A leakage has been reported in a pipeline from a ship unloading crude oil at the Colombo Port. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 643
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 643, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
Five including woman killed in separate road accidents across several areas
Five people, including a woman and two youths, have reportedly died in separate fatal road accidents across different parts of the island yesterday (13), police stated. MORE..
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with over 2 kg of heroin
A Sri Lankan national arriving from Malaysia has been arrested by the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for attempting to smuggle 2.3 kilograms of heroin, police said. MORE..
Cambodia shuts Thailand border crossings over deadly fighting
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Few showers expected in parts of the island today
A few showers may occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces, today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Two dead, eight injured after shooting at Brown University in US
Two people were killed and eight critically wounded on Saturday (Dec 13) in a shooting at Brown University, the prestigious Ivy League school in Rhode Island, authorities said. MORE..
Over Rs. 13 bln disbursed by Treasury so far to provide disaster relief – Finance Secretary
The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, says that the Treasury has so far disbursed more than Rs. 13 billion to provide relief to the people affected by the disaster situation. MORE..
Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike, Israeli media say
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Somawathiya-Sungavila road to be closed again
Steps have been taken to temporarily close the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road once again. MORE..
President directs officials to prioritize rebuilding livelihoods of disaster-affected communities
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to give top priority to restoring the livelihoods of communities affected by the disaster. MORE..
Steps underway to promptly reopen Hakgala Botanical Garden
Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody participated in an inspection visit to initiate measures to reopen the Hakgala Botanical Garden promptly, which has been temporarily closed due to the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah in the country. MORE..
Pramodya Wickramasinghe to be re-appointed Chairman of cricket selection committee?
Sri Lanka Cricket sources have reported that former cricketer Pramodya Wickramasinghe is set to be appointed as the new chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee. MORE..
Education should not be a burden on children amid post-disaster recovery – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that education should not be a burden to children during the recovery period after the disaster, and priority must be given to their psychosocial well-being, the PM’s Office said. MORE..
Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port
A leakage has been reported in a pipeline from a ship unloading crude oil at the Colombo Port. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 643
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 643, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
Five including woman killed in separate road accidents across several areas
Five people, including a woman and two youths, have reportedly died in separate fatal road accidents across different parts of the island yesterday (13), police stated. MORE..
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with over 2 kg of heroin
A Sri Lankan national arriving from Malaysia has been arrested by the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for attempting to smuggle 2.3 kilograms of heroin, police said. MORE..
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Vin Diesel “wrote a role” for Cristiano Ronaldo in final ‘Fast & Furious’ movie
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Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel
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Pramodya Wickramasinghe to be re-appointed Chairman of cricket selection committee?
Sri Lanka Cricket sources have reported that former cricketer Pramodya Wickramasinghe is set to be appointed as the new chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee. MORE..
Chief Organiser arrested following fan violence at Messi event in Kolkata
Livid fans of Lionel Messi rained chairs and bottles on the ground before invading the pitch and vandalising seats set up for VIPs at the Salt Lake Stadium after being left angered by the Argentinian superstar’s short visit to the stadium. MORE..
John Cena retires from WWE ring after 20 years
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India’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks world record with 171-run knock in U19 Asia Cup
Indian teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi sizzled in the opening game of the U19 Asia Cup today with a 171-run knock of just 95 deliveries at a strike rate of 180 at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. MORE..
Messi to unveil 70ft statue of himself on ‘GOAT’ tour in India
After leading Inter Miami to a historic MLS Cup, Messi is heading to India for a three-day ‘GOAT Tour’, where the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will unveil a statue of himself in Kolkata on Saturday, reports BBC. MORE..
