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CEA Outlines Plan for 100 GW Nuclear Capacity by 2047

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has announced a roadmap to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, aligning with India's energy and climate goals. On its 52nd Foun... Read More


Prime Minister departs for China

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Airport officials confirmed that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasooriya departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (11) to attend an international women's ... Read More


Doctors' Union warns of mismanaged drug supply despite government assurances

Colombo, Oct. 12 -- Although the Health Ministry and the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) have repeatedly assured that Sri Lanka's drug shortage will be completely resolved by early 2026, an ov... Read More


Gazette issued confirming Cabinet reshuffle

Colombo, Oct. 12 -- The official Gazette confirming ministerial and deputy ministerial changes following the government's first cabinet reshuffle has been issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr.... Read More


Two killed in lorry accident in Narammala

Colombo, Oct. 12 -- Two men were killed in an early morning accident in the Narammala Police area today (12). Police said a lorry travelling towards Sorombawa veered off the road after the driver los... Read More


WHO chief arrives in Sri Lanka

Colombo, Oct. 12 -- World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (12) to attend the 78th Session of the WHO South-East Asia Regiona... Read More


President assures Rs. 1,750 daily wage for plantation workers within this year

Colombo, Oct. 12 -- The government will take steps to ensure that plantation workers get a minimum daily wage of Rs. 1,750 within this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today. He said thi... Read More


IGP to seek Attorney General's assistance over Mount Lavinia court incident

Colombo, Oct. 12 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya said that he will seek the assistance of the Attorney General on behalf of the police officer involved in the recent inciden... Read More


Seales fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Fast bowler Jayden Seales of the West Indies has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening day of the second Tes... Read More


Peradeniya University Alumni Colombo Chapter celebrated World Children's Day 2025

Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- Sri Lanka celebrated World Children's Day on 01st October, and the day focused on raising awareness about children's rights and welfare with various events and programmes to build... Read More