Mass protest staged in Thaiyitti
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A mas protest was staged in Thaiyitti this morning by the affected landowners of the area due an illegal construction of a Buddhist temple in public land.
Thai PM dissolves parliament to ’return power to people’
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Blue Skies Aviation Solutions donates Rs. 5 million
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Switzerland lends a hand with 450, 000 Swiss Francs as aid
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The Swiss Government has given Swiss Francs (CHF) 450’000 as humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in response to the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah on the island. According to sources the Swiss Government has coordinated these efforts through the Disaster Management Centre and the National Disaster Relief Services Center of Sri Lanka.
Switzerland has deployed a Swiss Rapid Response Team of seven specialists from December 6-20, while supporting multi-sectoral relief efforts with civil society Organizations It is learned that the Swiss assistance will consist of three complementary actions: deployment of 7 Swiss WASH/Cash/Shelter experts for two weeks to most affected areas, contribution of Non-Food-Items thought Sri Lankan civil society organizations and cash-transfer to affected families.
Switzerland, through the Jaffna Social Action Center (JSAC), is also providing Non-Food Item (NFI) emergency relief to approximately 400–500 critically affected and vulnerable families in Mannar, Mullaitivu, and Kilinochchi.
Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Sector Gains Momentum
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As global energy prices fluctuate, Sri Lanka is accelerating investment in renewable energy. Solar, wind, and hydropower projects are helping reduce dependency on imports while creating local jobs.
Read more: Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Sector Gains Momentum
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