Cyclone Ditwah Leaves Peradeniya University Facing Billions in Damage
Cyclone Ditwah’s severe floods have inflicted an estimated Rs. 3 billion worth of damage on the University of Peradeniya, local officials say, as academic buildings and vital...
The UNICEF plan to restore Sri Lanka’s education system after ‘Ditwah’ disaster
Due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka’s eductaion system was severely disrupted and to restore this system, a project plan prepared by...
Education Ministry Assesses School Damage after Cyclone Impact
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya made an on-the-ground visit to some of the severely impacted schools to personally evaluate the extent of damage...
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (29 Dec), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri...
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Book Playoff Spot in ILT20 After Victory Over Gulf Giants
In a crucial encounter on Sunday, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders delivered when it mattered most, defeating the Gulf Giants by 32 runs to...
Ne-Yo Concert : Statement from Sports Ministry on Sugathadasa Stadium
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has issued a clarification regarding the situation that has arisen concerning the use of the Sugathadasa Stadium...
Fire at Nursing Home on Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island Kills 16 People
A devastating fire broke out late Sunday at the Werdha Damai nursing home in Manado, on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing 16 people and injuring...
Sri Lanka Customs revenue hits record high
Sri Lanka Customs reports that it has earned a record revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion during the year. Customs Media Spokesman Chandana Punchihewa stated that...
No more pavement trading in Kandy
The Kandy Municipal Council has decided to ban pavement trading in the city from January 1. Mayor Chandrasiri Wijenayake said the decision was taken to...
Air Quality reaches slightly unhealthy levels in several areas
Air quality across several urban areas in Sri Lanka reached slightly unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, according to the latest data released...
