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AIIB to grant Sri Lanka Rs. 105 million to expedite Metro Colombo Solid Waste Management Project
BUSINESS

AIIB to grant Sri Lanka Rs. 105 million to expedite Metro Colombo Solid Waste Management Project

The Asian Infrastructure Improvement Bank (AIIB) will grant Sri Lanka US$ 700,000 (Over Rs. 105 million) to expedite the Metro…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/12/2017
US$ 100m project to solve Colombo’s garbage issue
LOCAL

US$ 100m project to solve Colombo’s garbage issue

By Damith Wickremasekara The Megapolis and Western Development Ministry will seek cabinet approval next week to award a US$ 100…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/12/2017
‘Celebrating Partnerships’ showcases the European Union’s support to district development in Sri Lanka
BUSINESS

‘Celebrating Partnerships’ showcases the European Union’s support to district development in Sri Lanka

Celebrating Partnerships, an exhibition on the European Union’s support to district development in Sri Lanka, was jointly inaugurated in Colombo…

byFaraz Shauketaly14/12/2017
Another Tusker Killed In Puttalam
LOCALTOP STORY

Another Tusker Killed In Puttalam

The Wildlife officers have discovered the carcass of the missing tusker ‘Thani Dalaya’. The carcass of the tusker with gunshot…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/12/2017
Depression in Bay of Bengal moving away from SL: Met Dept
LOCAL

Depression in Bay of Bengal moving away from SL: Met Dept

In the latest weather advisory, the Met Department says that the depression that developed in the Bay of Bengal is…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/12/2017
Puttalam among thirteen districts hit by drought as heavy rains lash other regions
LOCAL

Puttalam among thirteen districts hit by drought as heavy rains lash other regions

The Meteorological Department forecasts heavy showers in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts on Wednesday evening. According…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/11/2017
No more garbage problem in Colombo – Minister
LOCAL

No more garbage problem in Colombo – Minister

Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka says the garbage problem in the capital city of Colombo has…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/11/2017
Puttalam in pain – 45 Dengue patients reported in one day
HistoryTOP STORY

Puttalam in pain – 45 Dengue patients reported in one day

The number of Dengue patients reported from the Puttalam district has shown a rapid rise, according to health authorities. According…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/11/201713/11/2017
Norochcholai power plant to purchase coal under spot tender
TOP STORY

Norochcholai power plant to purchase coal under spot tender

Sri Lanka’s cabinet has granted approval to purchase 300,000 metric tons of coal for the Norochcholai power plant under a…

byFaraz Shauketaly09/11/2017
Dengue soars – Puttalam, Peradeniya among areas battling deadly virus
TOP STORY

Dengue soars – Puttalam, Peradeniya among areas battling deadly virus

According to the Ministry of Health, several areas around Puttalam, Peradeniya and Badulla have seen a rise in the spread of…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/11/2017

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