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Novel SARS-CoV-2 variants not detected in Sri Lanka: Health Secretary

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Novel variants of SARS-CoV-2 virus that cause COVID-19 disease have not been detected in Sri Lanka, Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe has confirmed. Issuing a... Read More


3,000 families in 13 districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- A total of 11,469 individuals from 3,064 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the country, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC)... Read More


All necessary procedures to launch Starlink services in Sri Lanka competed: Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The government has completed all necessary procedures to launch Starlink services in Sri Lanka, says Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne. According to Deputy Min... Read More


Ex-chairman of Lindula-Talawakelle UC Asoka Sepala remanded

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Former chairman of the Lindula-Talawakelle Urban Council Asoka Sepala, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier toda... Read More


People seeking overseas employment down by 20% - ALFEA

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The number of individuals seeking employment overseas has reduced by about 20% in comparison to recent years, according to the Association of Licensed Foreign Employment Agencies ... Read More


SC to hear FR filed against ex-Minister Fowzie in November

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Supreme Court today (02) ordered that a fundamental rights petition filed naming former Minister A. H. M. Fowzie as a respondent be taken up for consideration on November 4. ... Read More


LG Polls: Appeals Court issues injunction on Kekirawa Returning Officer

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Court of Appeal today (02) issued an interim injunction suspending the enforcement of a letter issued by the Returning Officer of Kekirawa requesting the appointment of female... Read More


NPP-SJB tussle over Colombo Mayor post continues; Ind. members' support key

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Both the government led by the National People's Power (NPP) and the opposition led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) continue to stake their claim to the post of Mayor of the C... Read More


Electricity (Amendment) Bill challenged in Supreme Court

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, which was presented in Parliament by the government recently has been challenged in the Supreme Court. Accordingly, the Supreme Court today (02)... Read More


Ex-chairman of Lindula-Talawakelle UC Asoka Sepala arrested

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Former chairman of the Lindula-Talawakelle Urban Council Asoka Sepala has been arrested for causing a loss of Rs. 2.38 million to the government. The former chairman has been arr... Read More