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Suspicious elephant deaths: Minister calls for CID probe

Srilanka, July 21 -- Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi has called for a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe into a spate of suspicious elephant deaths caused by gunshots, saying tha... Read More


Excise revenue surges past mid-year target

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The Excise Department has recorded a sharp increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, collecting Rs. 120.5 billion - a 102.6 percent rise compared to the corresponding period... Read More


No shortage of essential medicines in State hospitals - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 15 -- Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni said yesterday that there is no shortage of commonly prescribed medicines in State-run hospitals, despite mounting concern over drug a... Read More


Mosquito vector density triggers health alert

Srilanka, June 8 -- The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said that mosquito vector density has risen sharply in recent weeks with the onset of the monsoon rains, renewing its call for urgent public... Read More


Monsoon rains intensify across the country, thousands hit

Srilanka, June 1 -- Heavy rains caused by the active Southwest monsoon have triggered widespread weather alerts across the country. Disaster Management Centre sources said yesterday that thousands hav... Read More


Dengue and chikungunya at epidemic levels - SLMA doctors

Srilanka, June 1 -- Chikungunya and dengue have now reached epidemic levels in Sri Lanka and continue to spread across several districts, senior medical specialists at the Sri Lanka Medical Associatio... Read More


Govt defends electoral mandate, condemns Opposition's 'backdoor' moves

Srilanka, May 18 -- A political standoff is brewing as the Opposition parties, led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, have stepped up efforts to form Local Cou... Read More


NPP urged to shun 'Deal Politics' in forming Local Councils

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The National People's Power (NPP) must avoid falling into the trap of political wheeling and dealing that characterised previous Governments, senior academic and Jana Balaya activ... Read More


State Vesak Festival in Nuwara Eliya from May 10-16

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Cabinet has declared May 10 to 16 as Vesak Week, during which religious, cultural, and social programs will take place across the country. All wine stores, nightclubs, slaught... Read More


All set for LG polls on May 6

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- All arrangements have been finalised to hold the long-awaited Local Government (LG) Elections on May 6, marking a significant return to grassroots democracy after a seven-year hiat... Read More