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Worker injured in fire at fireworks workshop in Andiambalama

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- A 35-year-old worker has been hospitalized following a fire that broke out at a fireworks workshop in Andiambalama, Katunayake. The incident occurred yesterday (11). The worker... Read More


US House votes to rescind Trump tariffs on Canada

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- US House lawmakers voted on Wednesday (Feb 12) to reject Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, sweeping aside the president's last-gasp threat of election consequences for Re... Read More


Sri Lanka Navy earns US$ 600,000 in four months from merchant vessel security operations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has generated nearly US$ 600,000 in foreign exchange within four months by providing security services to international merchant vessels. Director General of ... Read More


Sri Lanka extend condolences over mass shooting in Canada

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath has extended his condolences to the Government and people of Canada over the mass shooting that occurr... Read More


CBSL warns against foreign currency transactions between residents in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says it has noticed certain instances where residents in Sri Lanka transact within the country in foreign currency, rather than in Sri Lanka ... Read More


Sectoral Oversight Committee approves bill to abolish pensions for MPs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the Bill seeking to abolish pension benefits for Members of Parliament. Committee Chair... Read More


Passport applicants requested not to visit Immigration Dept. offices tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- The Ministry of Public Security has requested applicants for passports not to arrive at the Department of Immigration and Emigration's head office in Battaramulla or any of its r... Read More


Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Canada mass shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- An 18-year-old has been named as the suspect in a shooting that killed eight people and injured dozens more in British Columbia, Canada. Police said Jesse Van Rootselaar was fou... Read More


Monthly drug review meetings proposed to ensure continuous medicine supply in hospitals

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni has proposed the conduct of monthly drug review meetings in every hospital to ensure an uninterrupted supply of medicines. The Dep... Read More


Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will hold the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo today (12). The high-level meeting will bring together senior of... Read More