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Heavy showers above 75mm expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (25), the Department of Meteorology said.... Read More


Supplementary medical professionals warn of trade union action

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Joint Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine(JCPSM)has decided to take trade union action due to the government's failure to provide solutions to issues within its serv... Read More


7-year-old killed in wild elephant attack in Gomarankadawala

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A 7-year-old child has died after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Indikatuwewa area of Gomarankadawala. The incident took place early this morning (25) when the child wa... Read More


Large crowd gathers to pay last respects to Malini Fonseka

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A large crowd continues to arrive at the National Film Corporation on Sunday (25) to pay their final respects to the late veteran actress Malini Fonseka, fondly known as the "Quee... Read More


Second-year student at Wayamba National College of Education commits suicide in hostel

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A second-year student attached to the Wayamba National College of Education has reportedly committed suicide in her dormitory. The student who committed suicide was a resident of... Read More


Remanded ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake admitted to prison hospital

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake, who was arrested and remanded following the discovery of a gold-plated firearm at a prominent apartment complex in Havelock Town on Tuesday (2... Read More


Man who robbed goods worth Rs. 100mn arrested by CCD

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- An individual has been arrested for the theft of goods worth nearly Rs. 100 million from various parts of the country. The individual who was arrested by the Colombo Crime Divisi... Read More


SJB electoral organisers continue to resign

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A number of electoral organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have resigned from their respective positions due to issues relating to the selection of members for local gov... Read More


Only 40 medicinal drugs in short supply at hospitals - Deputy Minister clarifies

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni has issued a clarification following media reports that claimed 180 types of medicines are in short supply at hospitals across the c... Read More


Legal unit to be established in Parliament following committee approval

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Due to a significant increase in litigation and legal consultations pertaining to Members of Parliament and the staff of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, the Parliamentary Staff Advis... Read More