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Transport medical tokens go online today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A free online token system for obtaining Transport Medical Certificates will be introduced today (24), the National Institute of Transport Medicine said. The official ceremony ... Read More


Urgent treatment begins for 'Kavantissa' elephant in Galgamuwa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Urgent veterinary treatment has commenced for 'Kavantissa', the elephant roaming in the Galgamuwa area, following an operation carried out by a special team of the Department of... Read More


Ministry pledges support for wildlife officers facing baseless allegations

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Ministry of Environment has assured that it will provide legal and administrative support to wildlife and veterinary officers who face false or baseless allegations while pr... Read More


New mandatory training for first-time Japan, Romania job seekers

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has introduced mandatory pre-migration training for first-time job seekers travelling to Japan and Romania. The requirement a... Read More


Legal amendments to ban corporal punishment of children discussed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Legal amendments required to prohibit corporal punishment of children were discussed at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women and Child Affairs. The issue was raised ... Read More


Common standards for preschools targeted for 2027

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Plans to introduce common standards for all preschools by 2027 were discussed at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women and Child Affairs. The Committee, which met in ... Read More


Heavy rain up to 100mm forecast for next 36 hours

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Heavy showers of up to around 100 mm, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected in several parts of the country during the next 36 hours, the Meteorological Department warned ... Read More


SLBFE warns Israel job seekers over fake recruitment link

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment has warned job seekers to be cautious of a fraudulent online recruitment link circulating on social media in connection with alleged f... Read More


5,741-km elephant fence gets major resource boost

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Government has launched a major programme to strengthen the resources available to wildlife officials responsible for maintaining Sri Lanka's 5,741-kilometre electric fence ... Read More


Driving licence medicals go digital from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- A new digital system for issuing medical certificates required to obtain driving licences will be introduced from tomorrow (24), National Institute of Transport Medicine Chairma... Read More