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Initiative launched to appoint coastal caretakers in areas adjoining tourist hotels

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- A special initiative to appoint individuals as caretakers of coastal areas adjoining tourist hotels was launched this morning at the premises of the Habaraduwa Divisional Secretar... Read More


Govt. to take next decision on Covid-19 based on number of cases reported: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The Health Ministry will take the next decision over the current spread of Covid-19 in Sri Lanka based on the number of cases being reported, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa... Read More


SLBFE spends Rs. 1 bn on two programmes without any plans: COPE reveals

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) revealed that the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has spent more than Rs. 1 billion on two programmes that were not inclu... Read More


Lawyer complains to CID over release of 323 containers

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Nalin Sampath Kumara, a lawyer, has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record statements from MP Dayasiri Jayasekara and former MP Udaya Gamman... Read More


Government withdraws Gazette on land settlement in North

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The government has withdrawn the Gazette issued on March 28, 2025 over the land settlement in the Northern Province. Gazette notification No. 2430 was issued by the Land Title Se... Read More


Marine Drive to be developed 'Marine Nights, Awakening Colombo' theme

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Cabinet has approved the proposal to develop the Marine Drive from the Kollupitiya Railway Station to Dehiwala under the theme 'Marine Nights, Awakening Colombo', Cabinet Spok... Read More


Cabinet nod to recruit over 15,000 to state sector

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Cabinet has approved the recruitment of 15,073 for state sector vacancies on the recommendation of the committee to review the recruitment process and staff management in the ... Read More


Starlink satellite delay due to technical issues on previous agreements: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The introduction of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet services are being delayed due to some technical issues on the agreements reached during the tenure of the previous gov... Read More


Chikungunya not declared as epidemic: Minister

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Chikungunya outbreak in the country has not been declared as an epidemic situation by the Health Ministry, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today. He told the weekl... Read More


Naval, fishing communities advised not to venture into sea until further notice

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Naval and fishing communities have been advised by the Meteorogy Department not to venture into the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Puttalam an... Read More