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Railway Controllers' 48-hour token strike postponed by two weeks

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The 48-hour token strike, which was scheduled to be launched tonight by the Railway Controllers' Union, has been postponed by two weeks, Union Secretary K.D. Duminda Prasad said.... Read More


Keheliya's two more daughters, son-in-law arrested

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Two more daughters of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella and Amali Nayanika Rambukwella-as well as Amali's husband, were arrested a short while ... Read More


Over 73,000 new vehicle registrations recorded following relaxation of imports: DMT

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Following the recent relaxation of vehicle imports, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced today that a total of 73,489 new vehicle and electric car registrations have b... Read More


MR, Maithri, Ranil, Basil, others involved in USD 110 million cattle import scam: MP

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa, Maithripala Sirisena, Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Ministers Basil Rajapaksa, P. Harrison, Wijith Wijithamuni de Soysa, Lakshman Yapa Abeywar... Read More


Health Professionals Association accuses Health Minister of reversing drug pricing policy

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Health Professionals Association today alleged that Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa is attempting to reverse a key pricing policy implemented to prevent financial losse... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks India's help in evacuating people from conflict-ridden Iran

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Sri Lanka has sought India's assistance in the evacuation of its citizens in Iran which is now engaged in a war with Israel, the Daily Mirror learns. The Indian External Affairs... Read More


AASL, airline representatives meet to boost passenger services and industry ties

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- In a bid to further enhance passenger services and foster stronger industry collaboration, the Chairman and senior management of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Privat... Read More


Update: Keheliya's daughter, son-in-law granted bail; Another daughter remanded

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella's daughter and son-in-law, who were arrested by the Bribery Commission under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, were released on bail to... Read More


SLFEB tightens rules on foreign job contracts from July 1

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) has announced that it will be mandatory to certify employment agreements with the Sri Lankan Mission in the respective country bef... Read More


Supreme Court to hear BASL petition seeking action against university ragging

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- A Fundamental Rights petition filed by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), seeking the Supreme Court's intervention to prevent ragging in Sri Lanka's universities, was today... Read More