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Proposals Invited for the 2027 Budget on Services and Facilities for Persons with Disabilities
As part of the government’s national policy goal of creating a “Barrier-Free Environment and an Inclusive Society,” proposals have been…
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Kankesanthurai–Nagapattinam Passenger Ferry Service to Resume
The passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai (KKS), Jaffna and Nagapattinam, India is set to resume operations. According to K.M. Jeyaseelan,…
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Two Moulavis Arrested Over Alleged Abuse of 14-Year-Old Girl in Ampara
A moulavi has been arrested in connection with the alleged abuse of a 14-year-old girl in the Eragama area of…
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Sri Lanka tourist arrivals surpass 1 million in 2026
Sri Lanka’s total international tourist arrivals for the year-to-date have exceeded 1 million, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development…
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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Welcomes IMF’s US$695 Million Financial Assistance
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has welcomed the approval of approximately US$695 million in financial assistance from the International…
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Japan Funds US$1.33 Million Project to Strengthen Inland Fisheries in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province
An agreement for a US$1.33 million project aimed at restoring livelihoods and strengthening the inland fisheries sector in Sri Lanka’s…
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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath Meets Sri Lankan Community in Melbourne
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, has stated that he attended a special discussion organized by members of the Sri…
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Government Bans Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles in All State Institutions
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a special circular aimed at improving solid waste…
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Five-Year Plan to Recruit 13,600 Nurses: 50% of Target to Be Achieved This Year – Minister Nalinda Jayatissa
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Nalinda Jayatissa, has announced that the government is taking steps to recruit 13,600 new…
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Compensation Provided for 69 Families Affected by the ‘Dithwa’ Disaster in Teldeniya
A compensation distribution program for 69 families who lost their homes due to the ‘Dithwa’ disaster in the Teldeniya area…
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