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Govt. to launch 'Seiri Week' for disposing of unnecessary items accumulated in state institutions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The government has taken steps to implement a special program to dispose unnecessary items which have accumulated in all state institutions. The program announced as "Seiri Week... Read More


Excavations at Chemmani mass grave to continue for eight more weeks

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Excavations at the Chemmani Sindhubathi cemetery in Jaffna are likely to continue for eight more weeks, officials have said. Skeletal remains believed to belong to 141 individua... Read More


Supplementary medical professionals launch strike across 31 hospitals under WPC

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Joint Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine (JCPSM) announced that an indefinite strike has been launched today (21) across 31 hospitals under the Western Provinci... Read More


All trains between Maradana and Colombo Fort delayed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Train services between Maradana and Colombo Fort Railway stations have been disrupted due to a 'stalled train' near the Dematagoda Yard, the Railway Control Room said. According... Read More


All train between Maradana and Colombo Fort delayed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Train services between Maradana and Colombo Fort Railway stations have been disrupted due to a 'stalled train' near the Dematagoda yard, the Railway Control Room said. According... Read More


Russia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine for weeks

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Russia has launched 574 drones and 40 missiles on Ukraine in one of the heaviest bombardments in weeks, Ukrainian officials say. One person was killed in a drone and missile str... Read More


Special notice for motorists: Road section sinking in Borella

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- A section of the road from Model Farm Road Junction towards D.S. Senanayake Junction in Borella has been reported sinking. Therefore, motorists are urged to use alternate routes... Read More


President's Fund to expand assistance programmes for persons with disabilities

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- A meeting has been held in a bid to expand the services provided through the President's Fund for persons with disabilities, as well as the execution of programmes in partnership... Read More


Applications called to fill vacancy in Police Commission

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Applications have been called from qualified individuals to fill a vacancy in the National Police Commission. The Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament said the relevant... Read More


Evening showers expected in several areas in next few days

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for evening thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces during the next few days, the Departmen... Read More