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Karapitiya Hospital to implement smart token OPD system, plans future upgrade to QR technology

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The new digitalization program introduced at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Karapitiya National Hospital, Galle came under the special inspection of Deputy Minister of H... Read More


Three arrested for illegal fuel hoarding in separate raids

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly hoarding fuel illegally in separate raids conducted across several areas of the island. The arrests were made yesterday (26) in ... Read More


AG not representing Speaker in case over ex-Deputy Sec-Gen of Parliament's suspension

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Attorney General has not represented the Speaker, who is named as a respondent in the petition filed challenging the suspension of former Deputy Secretary General of Parliam... Read More


Fuel delivery to be restored following CPC agreement on transport charges

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Fuel delivery will be restored from tomorrow (28), following the agreement by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to increase intercity fuel transportation charges by 25%, th... Read More


38,000MT of diesel and petrol to arrive from India tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- A combined shipment of 38,000 metric tons of diesel and petrol is scheduled to arrive at the Colombo Harbour from India tomorrow (29), the Indian High Commission confirmed. The... Read More


Suspect arrested with heroin, 'Ice' and cocaine worth over Rs. 50 mln

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- A suspect has been arrested in the Sapugaskanda area for the possession of a large consignment of narcotics valued at over Rs. 50 million. Officials from the Kalutara District ... Read More


Woman abducted and thrown into well in Batti: Another suspect arrested

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Sri Lanka Police have uncovered further details regarding the recent incident in the Nellikkadu area of Batticaloa, where an abducted woman was rescued from an abandoned well. ... Read More


Health Secretary warns of increased health risks amidst rising temperatures

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Sri Lanka's health authorities have warned that a significant rise in environmental temperatures is currently being experienced, primarily due to a combination of climatic facto... Read More


Appeals and objections called for 2nd phase of 'Aswesuma' Scheme

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Welfare Benefits Board has issued a notice regarding the publication of the qualified beneficiary list under the second phase of the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme... Read More


CAA conducts special raids against errant traders ahead of festive season

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says a special programme has been implemented to safeguard consumers ahead of the upcoming festive season. CAA Director Asela Bandara state... Read More