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Special arrack price increased by Rs. 20

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The price of a 750 ml bottle of special arrack has been increased by Rs. 20, the Sri Lanka Distilleries Company said. The company said the price increase was due to higher produ... Read More


New Animal Welfare Bill: Rs. 250,000 fine, two-year jail for animal cruelty

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Those convicted of animal cruelty could face fines of up to Rs. 250,000, imprisonment for up to two years, or both, under Sri Lanka's long-awaited Animal Welfare Bill, which has ... Read More


Labour Department suspends EPF services on July 30 and 31

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Labour Department has announced that public services related to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Database and Digital EPF system will be unavailable on July 30 and 31, 202... Read More


Southern Province Grade 9 Civic Education exam postponed over question paper delay

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Grade 9 Civic Education examination paper scheduled to be held today has been postponed in the Southern Province due to the failure to receive the printed question papers at ... Read More


Veterinarians urge swift passage of Animal Welfare Act

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population has urged authorities not to further delay the enactment of the Animal Welfare Act, warning that conti... Read More


Public invited to name Pinnawala Zoo's three fishing cat cubs

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- As Sri Lanka prepares to celebrate World Cat Day on August 8, Pinnawala Zoo has opened a public naming competition for its three adorable Fishing Cat cubs, inviting animal lovers... Read More


Largest marine plastic waste stock sent for recycling after MSC ELSA 3 spill

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The largest quantity of marine plastic waste collected following the MSC ELSA 3 maritime incident has been officially cleared for recycling, marking a major milestone in Sri Lank... Read More


DAPH calls for coordinated plan to eliminate rabies by 2030

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) has called for a planned and humane approach to eliminate rabies in Sri Lanka by 2030, highlighting the need for cooperation... Read More


Health services face uncertainty over circular on acting specialist doctors

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- A circular issued by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIM) has sparked concern over the functioning of specialist medical services, with a doctors' trade union wa... Read More


Applications open for Second Efficiency Bar Examination for teachers

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- The Examinations Department has called for applications for the Second Efficiency Bar Examination for Sri Lanka Teachers' Service officers serving in national and provincial scho... Read More