The Colombo Municipal Council in collaboration with the National Building Research Organization launched a joint programme to monitor ambient air quality within city of Colombo and its outskirts by installing a machine worth Rs.45 million in the CMC premises.
The Australian Government in partnership with UNICEF Sri Lanka yesterday delivered four laptops to the Disaster Preparedness and Response Division (DPRD) of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services to support Sri Lanka’s ongoing monitoring of COVID-19.
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has written back to a group of students from Devi Balika Vidyalaya in Sri Lanka, expressing her appreciation for their support for China’s fight against the COVID-19 epidemic and encouraging them to make contributions to carrying forward China-Sri Lanka friendship.
The Sri Lanka Navy seized the biggest haul of narcotics in an operation at deep sea, a haul of 400 kgs heroin and 100 kgs ice drug (Methamphetamine) worth approximately Rs. 6 billion following an intelligence report to Police Narcotics Bureau. The Navy deployed its Offshore Patrol Vessels and conducted a special operation in high seas to seize the contraband. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Sri Lanka was announced as the host country for the prestigious 2021 Mrs. World Pageant during a press conference held at The Kingsbury Hotel earlier today. It was announced by current reigning Mrs. World, Mrs. Caroline Jurie, The Mrs. World Organization (USA), National Director of Mrs. World (Sri Lanka), Mr. Chandimal Jayasinghe and Event Co-Producers, The Colombo Lifestyle Company in partnership with Vogue Jewelers (PVT) Ltd., The Kingsbury Co
The 123rd & 124th All Breeds Championship Dog Show was held at the BMICH with the participation of many pooch owners of various breeds. Judges Suzanne and Eddie Webster graced this year’s show where they checked the dogs for their agility, grooming, handling, discipline and many other features.
CBSL maintains policy interest rates at their current levels
Fitch affirms Sri Lanka at ’Restricted Default’
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Sri Lanka economy slows ahead of presidential elections
Will bring change, says new Western Province Governor
Advisers to the former President deny using new vehicles
Guidelines formulated to prevent ragging in state universities