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Project to construct 1,000 'Arogya' wellness centres launched

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- The Government has commenced a project to construct 1,000 'Arogya' Health and Wellness Centres across the country, with foundation stones laid today (01) for the construction of 1... Read More


No leniency for drug dealers, Justice Minister says

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- The government will not be prepared to show any leniency toward individuals involved in the sale of narcotics, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara sa... Read More


"Ceylon King Coconut Village" national programme to be launched tomorrow

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- The national programme "Ceylon King Coconut Village," implemented by the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, is scheduled to be launched tomorrow (02) at the Maha... Read More


40 professional bodies and trade unions oppose proposed 22nd Amendment

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- A total of 40 professional organisations and trade unions have joined the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) in opposing the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, warning ... Read More


One person killed in shooting incident in Payagala

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- The 28-year-old man, who was injured in a shooting incident at Payagala this evening (31), has succumbed to injuries after admission to the Nagoda Hospital, police said. E... Read More


Pamunugama Tragedy: Body of 13-year-old boy recovered

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- The body of a 13-year-old boy who went missing after being swept away by strong waves at the Epamulla beach in Pamunugama, Ja-Ela has been recovered, police said. The boy was ... Read More


1,000 wellness centres to focus on disease prevention and community health

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media will officially launch the 1,000 Arogya Wellness Centres project tomorrow (01), under the patronage of Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatis... Read More


Water levels in 612 Anuradhapura tanks fall below 5% due to severe drought

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Water levels in 612 irrigation tanks in the Anuradhapura District have fallen below 5% amid severe drought conditions affecting the Rajarata region, District Secretary Ranjith Wim... Read More


President calls for faster approvals and greater transparency to attract investments to mineral sector

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for urgent measures to attract greater foreign and domestic investment into Sri Lanka's mineral sector, while removing institutional ... Read More


Vavuniya temperature soars to 38.8C, highest recorded today

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Vavuniya recorded the highest temperature in Sri Lanka today (31), with the mercury rising to 38.8C, according to the Department of Meteorology. The temperature was recorded a... Read More