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Customized meal service to be introduced at govt. hospitals, beginning at Apeksha Hospital

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- A special programme has been introduced by the Ministry of Health with the aim of providing high-quality, nutritious and appetizing meals for patients receiving inpatient care at ... Read More


Ramboda Wavendon Tamil Vidyalaya to be relocated due to risk of landslides

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- A decision has been taken to relocate the Wavendon Tamil Maha Vidyalaya in Ramboda due to the risk of landslides. The Wavendon Tamil Vidyalaya was closed for over a month after Cy... Read More


Man alleges physical assault by police following case of mistaken identity

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- A resident of Deraniyagala has accused officers attached to the Borella Police of physically assaulting him after allegedly mistaking him for a suspect wanted in connection with a... Read More


Low-level atmospheric disturbance to southeast of Sri Lanka likely to intensify further

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The low-level atmospheric disturbance to the southeast of Sri Lanka is predicted to intensify further in the next few days. Accordingly, the showery condition over the island, pa... Read More


Oil prices slip after Donald Trump's Venezuela strikes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Oil prices fell on Monday as adequate global supplies offset concerns about supply disruptions due to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid ... Read More


Disciplinary action taken against 500 police officers over drug-related offences: IGP

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Disciplinary action has been taken against approximately 500 police officers in connection with drug-related offences, Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya has state... Read More


Sri Lanka generated USD 11B from tourism and remittances in 2025 - FM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, announced that 2025 has become the year with the highest foreign remittance inflows to Sri Lanka ... Read More


Former Minister Johnston Fernando and son arrested by FCID

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, have been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) after appearing before th... Read More


Principals' Association alleges absence of formal educational plan for Grade 6 students

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The General Secretary of the Graded Principals' Association, Nimal Mudunkotuwa, stated that although schools commenced the 2026 academic year today (05), the government has yet to... Read More


Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen appears before Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Former Minister and Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (05), follo... Read More