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Stalemate at Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha continues

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A group of members of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha has requested the relevant authorities to convene a meeting to establish the authority of the council, which has not been se... Read More


Over Rs. 1.2 billion owed by doctors who have left public service - National Audit Office

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The National Audit Office has revealed that the government is owed more than Rs. 1,277 million from medical officers who have left the public service on various grounds. Accordi... Read More


GMOA to launch island-wide trade union action tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide trade union action tomorrow (31) in protest against the alleged arbitrary transfer system... Read More


GovPay processes over Rs. 500 million in digital payments

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- GovPay, a secure and user-friendly online platform designed to facilitate digital payments for Sri Lanka's government services, has successfully processed over Rs. 500 million in... Read More


Expressway security operations to be handed over to Rakna Lanka Limited?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Ministry of Defence has focused on assigning the country's expressway security operations to Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited (RALL). The Defence Ministry noted that a special ... Read More


Five Excise Officers arrested by CID

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Five officers of the Narcotics Unit of the Excise Department have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). It is reported that the officers were taken into ... Read More


Two suspects partially admit involvement in Louvre heist, prosecutor says

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Two men arrested in connection with the Louvre theft two weeks ago have "partially recognised" their involvement in the brazen heist, according to officials. The pair in custody... Read More


Sri Lanka's elderly population increased to 18%

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Sri Lanka has been identified as one of the countries in the Asian region with the fastest-growing elderly population, according to health authorities. Consultant Community Phys... Read More


30,000 individuals subjected to inspection during island-wide police operation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A total of 796 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead and trail of destruction across Caribbean

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Hurricane Melissa has continued its devastating sweep across the Caribbean, decimating homes and infrastructure, flooding neighbourhoods and leaving dozens dead. The impact in J... Read More