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Nominations called for member of Right to Information Commission

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Constitutional Council has called for nominations from civil society organisations for the post of member of the Right to Information Commission. Nominations have been calle... Read More


Carcass of ring-tailed civet found in Siripura

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The carcass of a ring-tailed civet, a mammal belonging to a rare species of animal endangered with extinction, was recovered from Siripura area in Bogawanthalawa last morning by ... Read More


Bill to repeal MPs' pensions to be debated in Parliament next week

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Parliament is to debate the Bill titled "the Second Reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill" which seeks to repeal the pension of Members of Parliament, next week. T... Read More


Is it lawful to delegate powers to spend state funds to political leaders?: Harsha

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Is it lawful to delegate powers to spend state funds to political candidates or their representatives by appointing them as Praja Shakthi Committee Chairmen, Opposition MP and Co... Read More


Section of main line tracks overgrown since cyclone

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The upcountry railway line at several locations has been left to the mercy of the shrub jungle after the train service ground to a halt owing to the damage caused to the track by... Read More


Namal warns Govt against suppression tactics

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- "If the government thinks that it can suppress the opposition, suppress the Maha Sangha, destroy the culture of this country, and make its own policy decisions as the diaspora wa... Read More


Occupational Safety Conference aims to reduce workplace accidents and economic losses

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- An Occupational Safety Conference is being held with the objective of preventing workplace accidents and occupational diseases, which are estimated to cost nearly four percent of... Read More


Cabinet approves amendments to SIM card registration regulations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Cabinet has approved amendments to the existing regulations governing the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, including provisions for the re-registration... Read More


Cabinet approves low-floor buses for people with special needs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- In a significant step towards inclusive public transport, the Cabinet has approved a pilot project to introduce air-conditioned low-floor buses equipped with facilities for peopl... Read More


Sri Lanka conveys interest in re-applying for EU's GSP trade facility

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Appreciating the European Union's (EU) GSP trade facility, which has been vital for Sri Lanka's economic growth, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has conveyed Sri Lanka's interest... Read More