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Colombo’s big budget leads to minimal progress under NPP govt
Despite a hefty allocation of Rs 1,508.25 million for 535 projects under the Colombo District Development Programme, only Rs 8.20 million has been...
Around 10% reduction on orders on US tariffs uncertainty
While tariff negotiations between Sri Lanka and the US are ongoing till the 90-day grace period expires on July 8, Sri Lanka’s apparel...
Bimal greenlit release of 323 containers without Customs inspection – Dayasiri
SJB MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has accused Minister Bimal Rathnayake of authorising the release of 323 cargo containers without mandatory customs inspection. Addressing a...
Sri Lanka hit by largest Chikungunya outbreak in nearly two decades
Sri Lanka is grappling with a significant outbreak of chikungunya, marking the country’s most severe resurgence of the mosquito-borne disease in almost 20...
A Gaza doctor went to work to save lives. Hours later, her children’s burned bodies arrived
Dr. Alaa al-Najjar left her ten children at home on Friday when she went to work in the emergency room at the Nasser...
Sri Lanka Rugby taps ex-All Blacks assistant coach for top job
Sri Lanka Rugby has announced the appointment of Rodney Gibbs, former assistant coach of the New Zealand All Blacks Sevens team, as the...
All police told to promote Sri Lanka’s Miss World contestant
The acting Inspector General of Police has instructed all police, through a letter to the OICs, that they should support Anudi Gunasekara, who...
UK issues travel warning over mosquito-borne diseases in Sri Lanka
The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka, warning travellers of increased risks from mosquito-borne...
