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Medical Laboratory Technologist and trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh suspended from duty

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Medical Laboratory Technologist and prominent trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh has been suspended from duty for violating the Establishments Code by contesting at the 2024 Parli... Read More


Derana continues media sponsorship of National Poson Festival for 16th consecutive year

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Derana Media Network will provide media sponsorship for this year's National Poson Festival being held in Anuradhapura. Notably, this marks the 16th consecutive year-since 20... Read More


Bribery Commission to question 'Harak Kata' after court ruling

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Colombo High Court today (9) ordered the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) to facilitate the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in ob... Read More


SLTB to deploy 150 buses to Anuradhapura for Poson Festival

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board has decided to deploy an additional 150 buses for the convenience of the devotees visiting Anuradhapura for the National Poson Festival. SLTB Deputy... Read More


Significant boost in state revenue recorded in first four months of 2025: CBSL

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- A significant increase in state revenue has been recorded during the first four months of 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Government rev... Read More


Mahindananda's lawyers file appeal over prison sentence

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage's lawyers have filed an appeal before the Supreme Court against the sentence imposed by the Colombo High Court in May. Former Minister Ma... Read More


Ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila leaves CID after recording statement

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement, Ada Derana reporter said. Former Minister Gammanp... Read More


10-hour water cut in several areas on Wednesday

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in the Gampaha District on Wednesday (June 11), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. Accordingly, th... Read More


No mask mandate for now and no need for mass COVID testing: PHI Union chief

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Although there is no legal requirement for the general public to wear a mask at present, any persons can consider wearing one if they feel that they could be exposed to the SARS-C... Read More


Four drown in Bala Ella Wewa in Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Four persons have reportedly drowned while bathing in the Bala Ella Wewa in Polonnaruwa, police said. It is reported that all four individuals were residents of Ratmalana. Publi... Read More