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Rajiv Gandhi death anniversary: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Former Indian PM

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary. In a post on X, Modi said, "On his death ann... Read More


Internal affairs units established in state institutions to curb corruption

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Ministry of Defense has announced the establishment of internal affairs units within state institutions, in line with the 2025-2029 National Anti-Corruption Action Plan. Thes... Read More


11-year-old girl dies from electrocution in Welamboda

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- An 11-year-old girl has died after being electrocuted at a residence in Kovilkanda, Welamboda, according to Sri Lanka Police. The incident occurred last evening (May 20), police ... Read More


Another woman nabbed over gold-plated T-56 rifle at apartment complex in Havelock Town

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Another woman has been apprehended in connection with yesterday's incident where a 68-year-old was taken into custody by the Wellawatte Police for allegedly attempting to take a T... Read More


There's a shortage of 40,000 teachers islandwide - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that there is currently a shortage of 40,000 teachers across the country, and that the government expects to recruit a certain number ... Read More


GMOA alleges essential drugs shortage in govt hospitals island-wide

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has raised serious concerns over an escalating shortage of essential medicines in hospitals across the country. Speaking to th... Read More


Expressway tolls can be paid using debit, credit cards from today

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The general public will be able to use their debit and credit cards to pay toll fees for all expressways from today (May 21), according to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Por... Read More


Former PLOTE regional leader on death row acquitted after appeal

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Court of Appeal on Monday (May 20) ordered the acquittal and release of Sivanathan Premanath alias 'Nedumaran', a former regional leader in Vavuniya for the former militant gr... Read More


EPF services temporarily suspended islandwide

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Department of Labour has announced a temporary suspension of several key services related to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) due to urgent maintenance work on its computer... Read More


Supplementary Medical Professionals call off tomorrow's planned strike

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The island-wide token strike scheduled to be launched tomorrow (22) by the Joint Council for Professions of Supplementary Medicine has been temporarily suspended. The Joint Counc... Read More