Adverse weather affects 130,837 people in several districts
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) yesterday, June 4, stated that three people died and two others are reported missing, while 130,837 people were affected...
KOICA CONDUCTS VOLUNTEER PARTNERS DAY OF YEAR 2022
On 28th July. 2022, KOICA Volunteer’s Partner day of year 2022 conducted as a virtual meeting with the presence of the Country Director of...
General Amnesty for Tri Forces Absentees
The Ministry of Defence has declared a month long General Amnesty from 20 April to 20 May (2024) to Tri-Forces absentees, enabling...
Ceylon Chamber Distributes Dry Rations under ‘Diwiyata Diriyak’ Emergency Relief Initiative
With the current economic crisis driving thousands in Sri Lanka to the brink of starvation, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Diwiyata Diriyak’ social initiative...
Covid patients to be treated at centres close to homes
Those diagnosed with COVID-19 would be sent to treatment centres and Intermediate Care Centres closest to their homes, the Health Ministry said yesterday, May...
WFP re-affirms commitment to improving nutrition, food security
The newly-appointed Country Director and Representative of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Sri Lanka, Abdur Rahim Siddiqui, formally presented his letter of...
MAS pays tribute to the courage and excellence of its female changemakers
Recognises 77 female associates at 14th MAS ‘Abhimani - Empowered Woman of the Year Awards’
MAS Holdings paid tribute to the exceptional contributions of its...
HNB FINANCE PLC rewards winners of its ‘Christmas Giveaway Alert’ Competition
In a concerted attempt to allow Sri Lankans to enjoy the festivities of the Christmas season safely, leading integrated financial services company HNB FINANCE...
Annual road safety week to minimize motor accidents
The government has received cabinet approval to declare an annual road safety week from this year for drawing special attention of the society on...
Sidath Wettimuny Advocates for Strengthening School Cricket in Sri Lanka to Ensure Seamless Transition...
By: Samantha Hewabandula reporting from England for thesundayreader.lk
Former Sri Lankan cricketing legend Sidath Wettimuny recently visited Lord's...












