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Govt spends over Rs. 6 million to train a doctor - Minister

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The government spends more than Rs. 6 million of public funds to train a single doctor in Sri Lanka, the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment,... Read More


20 illegally assembled vehicles linked to organized crime seized

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- Three suspects have been arrested by police along with 20 vehicles, including recently assembled luxury vehicles that were illegally put together. It has been revealed that the ... Read More


Health Minister challenges GMOA over 'baseless' strike

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The strike launched by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) against the appointment system for doctors who have completed their internship lacks any basis for disc... Read More


Colombo water cut duration to be further reduced - NWSDB

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that it is paying attention to further reducing the duration of scheduled water cuts in several areas of Colombo. The C... Read More


Association of Medical Specialists not supporting GMOA's strike

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) stated that they will not support the strike action launched this morning (April 4) by the Government Medical Officers' Association (... Read More


'1990 Suwa Seriya' ambulance service's new head office inaugurated

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The new head office of the '1990 Suwa Seriya' Ambulance Service was officially inaugurated today (April 4) under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Media, Dr. Nalinda Ja... Read More


Sri Lanka reports significant drop in tourist arrivals for March 2026

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports a significant decline in the number of foreign tourists who visited Sri Lanka in March 2026. The number of tourist ar... Read More


147 foreign nationals arrested over operating online financial scams

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Sri Lanka Police have arrested a total of 147 foreign nationals in connection with an organized online financial scam operation. The suspects were taken into custody while stayi... Read More


Canadian national arrested at BIA with over 21kg of Kush cannabis

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A foreign passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of 'Kush' cannabis, estimated to be valued at Rs. 217.79 million, into Sri Lanka was arrested by officers of the Police Na... Read More


Gazette issued on emergency importation of GR 11 rice varieties

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette notification to address the looming shortage of Samba and Keeri Samba rice by authorizing the immediate importation of specific s... Read More