Asia Sri Lanka Roshan Abeysundera, aircraftman of the Sri Lanka Air Force, has set a new world record swimming across Palk Strait from Talaimannar to Dhanushkodi and back in 28 hours
Asia Sri Lanka USCIRF reported on current conditions of religious freedom in Sri Lanka describing the persecution of Christians with restrictions on church building permits, harassment and the proliferation of anti-Christian sentiments online
Asia Sri Lanka The new Electricity Act has received the approval of the Speaker of Parliament and is therefore in force: it provides for the establishment of the National Electricity Advisory Council and the appointment of the Sri Lanka Utilities Commission
Asia Sri Lanka The number of areas at high risk of Dengue has increased due to the rainy weather conditions prevailing in the country, stated the National Dengue Control Unit
Asia Sri Lanka Electricity tariffs will be reduced as of 1 July 2024, with Ceylon Electricity Board presenting its tariff revision proposal to the Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka