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Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework aimed at supporting economic recovery,Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka, World Bank launch five-year partnership to boost jobs and growth…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake discussed water management in light of changing weather patterns, potential El Niño conditions and the commencementContinue Reading The post President reviews water strategy amid weather concerns appeared…

Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Chandana Abayaratne has called on state institutions, local authorities and the publicContinue Reading The post Minister urges state institutions and public to…

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has reportedly been handed what is believed to be the largest fine in Pakistan cricketContinue Reading The post One tweet, eight months salary: Pakistan Cricketer hit with record fine appeared first on…

Low river water levels have raised concerns over possible saltwater intrusion in several river basins, potentially affecting drinking water supplies,L.S.Continue Reading The post Low river levels raise saltwater intrusion risk appeared…

Ships from Pakistan, China and India have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz in limited numbers, even as overall maritimeContinue Reading The post Pakistan, China and India ships allowed through Strait of Hormuz appeared first on…

The body of a gem trader who went missing in the Kahawatta area has been found inside a mine pitContinue Reading The post Missing Kahawatta gem trader’s body found in mine pit appeared first on Newswire.

Warm weather conditions prevailing in Sri Lanka are expected to continue today, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, showersContinue Reading The post Warm weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today appeared first on…

A retired Grama Niladhari officer was arrested on Monday (30) by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of BriberyContinue Reading The post Retired Grama Niladhari arrested over fraudulent income certificate scam appeared…

Despite being positioned as a tool for quitting smoking, vaping is as potentially harmful as cigarettes – and can causeContinue Reading The post Vaping NOT safer than smoking, experts warn appeared first on Newswire.