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Second-year student at Wayamba National College of Education commits suicide in hostel

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A second-year student attached to the Wayamba National College of Education has reportedly committed suicide in her dormitory. The student who committed suicide was a resident of... Read More


Remanded ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake admitted to prison hospital

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake, who was arrested and remanded following the discovery of a gold-plated firearm at a prominent apartment complex in Havelock Town on Tuesday (2... Read More


Man who robbed goods worth Rs. 100mn arrested by CCD

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- An individual has been arrested for the theft of goods worth nearly Rs. 100 million from various parts of the country. The individual who was arrested by the Colombo Crime Divisi... Read More


SJB electoral organisers continue to resign

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A number of electoral organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have resigned from their respective positions due to issues relating to the selection of members for local gov... Read More


Only 40 medicinal drugs in short supply at hospitals - Deputy Minister clarifies

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni has issued a clarification following media reports that claimed 180 types of medicines are in short supply at hospitals across the c... Read More


Legal unit to be established in Parliament following committee approval

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Due to a significant increase in litigation and legal consultations pertaining to Members of Parliament and the staff of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, the Parliamentary Staff Advis... Read More


Govt. is taking actions to improve healthcare facilities & professional standards - PM

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is taking necessary actions to enhance the facilities and professional standard within the healthcare sector, and ... Read More


Govt. has no intention of acquiring lands from people in North and East under any circumstances - PM

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government has no intention of acquiring the lands owned by the people of the Northern and Eastern provinces and that the aim... Read More


12-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. tomorrow (May 25) in several areas including Colombo. The water... Read More


One dead, 12 injured in bus-tipper truck collision in Weliara

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- An accident occurred early this morning (24 May) in the Weliara area along the Colombo-Wellawaya main road, when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus travelling from Batticaloa ... Read More