World Water Day celebrated
Today (22nd March) Sri Lanka marks the World Water Day. This year’s celebrations will follow the theme “Water and Job”.…
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Sri Lanka mulls devolving powers to provinces
Tuesday, 22 March 2016 09:59Sri Lanka on Monday said it is considering devolving powers to provinces through a new constitution which is now under discussion.
‘Elle Thera is lying about soldiers’ allowance’
Tuesday, 22 March 2016 08:33The government vehemently rejects an allegation by Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera that the food allowance for security forces members has been curtailed.
Sri Lanka shares edge up in dull trade; rupee weaker
Monday, 21 March 2016 21:07Sri Lankan shares inched up on Monday in dull trade as cautious investors selectively bought risk assets, while uncertainty over a capital gains tax, higher budget deficit and economic growth hurt market sentiment.
Australian govt. seal on ‘gifts’ given to Sri Lankan refugees
Monday, 21 March 2016 21:06
Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living outside camps in Tamil Nadu were reportedly given gifts and offered assistance in getting medical insurance and Aadhaar card by an NGO before it launched a controversial survey seeking their personal details and future plans.
Most number of elephant calf births in Maharagama?
Monday, 21 March 2016 21:02
Going by official records, the most number of elephant calf births had apparently taken place in Maharagama area, notes environmentalist Thilak Kariyawasam.
Bread prices upped
Monday, 21 March 2016 15:47The Price of a loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 4 with effect from midnight today says President of the Bakery Owners' Association - N.K. Jayawardana.
Golden Key protesters disperse!
Monday, 21 March 2016 15:37A group of Golden Key protesters who had commenced a protest demonstration in front of the Central Bank today (21) has dispersed, reports say.
Children at risk from heat
Monday, 21 March 2016 14:14The prevailing heat wave in the country could be hazardous to the health of children, Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera says.
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