he first phase of the Mahiyanganaya "Ditwa" Disaster Housing Project, launched to provide permanent homes for families affected by the Ditwa disaster in the Mahiyanganaya Divisional Secretariat Division of the Badulla District, is nearing completion.
Compensation and livelihood assistance were officially distributed today to several families affected by the recent severe storm in the Welimada Divisional Secretariat Division.
The ultra-luxury cruise ship Silver Dawn, carrying 596 tourists, arrived at Galle Port yesterday (09).
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Under the “Deya Nanwana Sapiri Gamak” community productivity model programme, plans are underway to develop 16 villages in the Matara District, says Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti.
Two Health and Wellness Centres were inaugurated yesterday in the Anuradhapura District under the national programme to expand Health and Wellness Centres islandwide, implemented by the government to strengthen primary healthcare services.
The Kandy Night Market, launched under the theme “Kandy Breeze Night Fest”, will commence today (13), announced Central Province Governor Prof. S.B.S. Abhayakoon.
The Nuwara Eliya Wasantha Sanakeliya 2025 began yesterday (April 1) with colorful cultural performances and school musical groups.
The Nuwara Eliya District Media Unit states that the number of foreign tourists visiting the famous Nuwara Eliya Post Office has increased significantly these days.
The Polonnaruwa District Media Unit states that the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road from Gallella to Manampitiya has been completely closed to all vehicles from 5.00 pm yesterday (19) due to the rising water level of the Mahaweli River.
Due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, all schools in the North Central Province will not be open today (20), as per the notice of the Governor of the North Central Province, the Director of Education of the North Central Province, Mr. S.M.W. Samarakoon, stated in a statement issued by the Anuradhapura District Media Unit.
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