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Doctors' Union warns of mismanaged drug supply despite government assurances

Colombo, Oct. 12 -- Although the Health Ministry and the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) have repeatedly assured that Sri Lanka's drug shortage will be completely resolved by early 2026, an ov... Read More


Rs. 757.4 million in dividends from state enterprises handed over to treasury

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- A total of Rs. 757.4 million in dividends from state-owned enterprises under the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development was handed over to the Treasury in Parliamen... Read More


PUCSL to review 2025 electricity tariff proposals tomorrow

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will hold a public consultation tomorrow (8) on the proposed 2025 electricity tariff revision. The session, titled "3rd Electri... Read More


Electricity Engineers' Union to waive work regulations

Colombo, Oct. 6 -- The Electricity Engineers' Union has decided to waive all work regulations starting from 4:15 p.m. today, Samagi Joint Trade Union Alliance convenor Ananda Palitha said. Speaking t... Read More


Supermoon shines over Vap Poya Day

Colombo, Oct. 6 -- A supermoon is lighting up the sky on Vap Poya Day today, appearing approximately 7% larger than a typical full moon, the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT)... Read More


Bellanwila tusker 'Manika' passes away

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- 'Manika,' the majestic tusker of Bellanwila Temple, passed away this afternoon at the age of 76. The elephant was a familiar and cherished presence at the historic Bellanwila Raj... Read More


Security for Mahinda Rajapaksa assured if requested: Deputy Minister

Colombo, Oct. 6 -- The government is prepared to provide security to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa if he informs the authorities after assessing his security needs and the threats he faces, Labou... Read More


Water aerodrome opens at Beira Lake to resume flights between Colombo and Katunayake

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Cinnamon Air's demonstration flight to reinstate Beira Lake as a Water Aerodrome departed from Katunayake International Airport and touched down at the Cinnamon Lakeside Pier on B... Read More


Ministry submits bill to ban corporal punishment of children

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The Women and Child Affairs Ministry has submitted a bill to Parliament seeking to amend the Penal Code to address the corporal punishment of children, the Education Ministry said... Read More


Anuradhapura set to become first district to eradicate rabies: Dr. Nanayakkara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Anuradhapura will soon be recognized as the first district in Sri Lanka to eradicate rabies, with the district's flag set to be hoisted to mark the milestone, Animal Welfare Coali... Read More