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Ministry announces animal survey on March 15

Srilanka, March 5 -- The Agriculture Ministry has announced plans to commence an animal survey on March 15 as a measure to control crop damage caused by common and troublesome animals. According to mi... Read More


Daisy Forrest Arrested

Srilanka, March 5 -- Daisy Forrest, who appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (05) to provide a statement, has been arrested. She is expected to be produced before ... Read More


CPC agrees to implement new formula for shed owners

Srilanka, March 5 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the petroleum distributors have agreed to implement the new oil formula introduced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corp... Read More


SLBFE 'Special Public Day' offers prompt solutions to Foreign Employment issues

Srilanka, March 5 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), under the direction of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, held a highly attended "Spe... Read More


Sri Lanka rejects UNHRC External Evidence Gathering mechanism

Srilanka, March 5 -- "Sri Lanka has consistently spoken out against country specific Resolutions that do not have the concurrence of the country concerned. We have reiterated our rejection of Resoluti... Read More


Kuwait a major destination for Sri Lankan workers - Minister

Srilanka, March 5 -- Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage said recently that Kuwait has helped Sri Lanka in a number of ways since the establishmen... Read More


First clinically proven Gliclazide Modified-Release tablet in SL for diabetic patients launched

Srilanka, March 5 -- Gamma Interpharm (Pvt) Ltd. launched Glyclapan MR 60, the first clinically proven Gliclazide Modified-Release 60mg tablet in Sri Lanka, marking a milestone in local diabetes care ... Read More


Customs destroys 8.7 million cigarettes valued over Rs.1.2 Bn

Srilanka, March 5 -- Sri Lankan Customs destroyed 8.7 million counterfeit cigarettes, valued at over Rs.1.2 billion yesterday, which had been seized while attempting to illegally import them into the ... Read More


GMOA calls off today's planned strike

Srilanka, March 5 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has decided to temporarily call off the countrywide strike that was scheduled to begin today (March 5), following discussions w... Read More


Government to Introduce Pension Scheme and Develop Key Tourist Attractions

Srilanka, March 5 -- The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Chaminda Ranasinghe, announced that a contributory pension scheme will be introduced this year for those engaged in the tourism sector. Resp... Read More