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No prior notice from Katunayake apparel factory regarding closure: Minister

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The management of the Katunayake apparel factory had not made a prior notice to the labour Department of its closure nor discussed with the government about reasons to close down ... Read More


Defence Ministry opens Internal Affairs Unit

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Ministry of Defence has established an Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) at its premises to handle inquiries and complaints related to public service delivery. The unit was set up ... Read More


Gnanasara Thera claims death threat handbills circulated in Eravur

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, alleged that a large number of threatening handbills were distributed among worshippers attendin... Read More


Strict measures to be followed on questions under Standing Orders 27(2): Speaker

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Strict measures will be followed pertaining to questions raised under Standing Order 27(2) as party leaders have violated Standing Orders when raising such questions, Speaker Jaga... Read More


Krrish deal case against Namal fixed for pre-trial

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa over the Krrish deal was today fixed for a pre-trial conference by the Colombo High Court... Read More


Some 712 politicians have taken over lands in Nuwara Wewa reserves

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Some 712 politicians have taken over lands belonging to the Nuwara Wewa reserve in Anuradhapura and had constructed houses and hotels with swimming pools, Deputy Minister Susil Ra... Read More


Rising costs, taxes threaten Sri Lanka's event Industry: Festival, concert organizers

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Festival and concert organisers from across Sri Lanka raised alarm over a series of escalating challenges currently affecting the industry, citing increased operational costs and ... Read More


Two women arrested after gold-coloured T-56 weapon found in Colombo apartment

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Two women have been arrested following the recovery of a gold-coloured T-56 assault rifle from a luxury apartment at the Havelock City housing complex in Colombo. Police said the... Read More


Over 21,000 dengue cases reported: Public urged to clean high risk areas

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A total of 21,000 dengue cases have been reported across 15 districts during the dengue relief programme, Health Promotion Bureau. Consultant Community Physician Dr. Preshila Sam... Read More


Over 4,600 health professionals have migrated since 2022: Health Minister

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Over 4,600 Sri Lankan health professionals have migrated overseas between 2022 and 2025, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed during his address at the 78th annual World... Read More