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Six fishermen further remanded for alleged drug smuggling

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Boderagama yesterday (4) ordered that the six fishermen who were arrested by the Navy in connection with the alleged smuggling of and dealing in ... Read More


UAE's State Minister here to strengthen trade, diplomatic ties

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- United Arab Emirates's (UAE) State Minister at the Foreign Affairs Ministry Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (November 4). He was to co-chair the Second S... Read More


Visiting Australian defence delegation lends SL first-hand exposure to regional strategic dynamics

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- A visiting delegation from Australia's Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC), equivalent to Sri Lanka's National Defence College (NDC), was in Sri Lanka last week. As the hig... Read More


Govt has recruited 72,000 new personnel to public service - Minister

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- "The Government has already recruited 72,000 new personnel to the public service, of whom nearly 7,000 have joined the health sector, said Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalind... Read More


Catholic Church in Sri Lanka plays crucial role in nation-building, fostering social cohesion - Minister

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka plays a crucial role in nation-building, fostering soci... Read More


Kelaniya medical specialists develop new pill to control HBP

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- The Kelaniya University Medical Faculty's Clinical Research Unit has succeeded in producing a single tablet which is a combination of three High Blood Pressure (HBP) lowering table... Read More


Railways to recruit women as engine drivers, station masters and controllers

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (3) approved the recruitment of female officers to key positions within the Sri Lanka Railways Department, including Railway Engine Driver, Railw... Read More


National Road Protection Action Plan approved

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the Road Protection Action Plan 2025-2026, aimed at creating a safe and equitable road environment for all road users wh... Read More


GovPay crosses Rs. 1 Bn in digital payments

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- GovPay, the Government's digital payment platform surpassed Rs. 1 billion in transactions and on boarded over 200 government organisations nationwide.Launched in February 2025, und... Read More


All tsunami warning towers inactive - DMC DG

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- All 77 tsunami early warning towers across Sri Lanka have been inactive for the past three years, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Director General Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda... Read More