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GMOA, health sector trade unions agree to work together on common issues

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A discussion has been held yesterday (29) between the Executive Committee of the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) and representatives of all health sector trade un... Read More


Ministry clarifies removal of former AASL Chairman Harsha Abeywickrama

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has issued a statement rejecting reports circulating on social media platforms regarding the removal of former Chairman of the Airport an... Read More


President proposes another name for vacant Auditor General post

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake stated that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed another name for the currently vacant post of Auditor General. The Constitutio... Read More


Revision of electoral registers to resume tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The process of revising the electoral registers is scheduled to recommence tomorrow (31). However, it has been reported that Grama Niladhari officers will not visit every househ... Read More


Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, increased to 2.3% in January 2026, compared to 2.1% in Dece... Read More


60% of public transport drivers in Colombo addicted to drugs - Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Minister of Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake stated that around 60% of drivers engaged in passenger transport services in Colombo and its suburban areas are severe... Read More


Compensation for Cyclone Ditwah victims in final stages - Ministry Secretary

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, S. Aloka Bandara, today (30) said that the process of providing relief assistanc... Read More


SLBFE warns of overseas-based job scam promising employment in Moldova

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says it has received information regarding a large-scale human trafficking operation allegedly carried out by a Sri Lankan man ... Read More


Sri Lanka Police operating with shortage of nearly 32,000 personnel - IGP

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has stated that the Sri Lanka Police service is currently operating with a shortage of nearly 32,000 officers. He made t... Read More


US Montana National Guard supports post-cyclone recovery in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka this week welcomed a team of engineers and medical professionals from the Montana National Guard as they engaged with counterparts from Sri Lanka's ... Read More