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2,819 nurses appointed, 76 promoted; 13,000 more to be recruited

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- The Government has appointed 2,819 trainee nurses as Grade III nursing officers to the Sri Lankan health service, while 76 Grade I nursing officers have been promoted to the Specia... Read More


Litro gas for Laugfs cylinders under discussion

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Discussions are underway on the possibility of supplying Litro gas to Laugfs cylinders to prevent inconvenience to consumers in the event Laugfs Gas Company discontinues its suppli... Read More


CAA detects 98 suspected violations in islandwide lubricant raids

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has detected 98 suspected violations of regulations governing the importation, manufacture and sale of lubricants and grease during islandwide ... Read More


CCTV cameras to be installed at all police stations

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Plans are underway to install CCTV cameras at every police station across the country, with procurement activities for the project already in progress, Police Media Spokesperson As... Read More


Vijitha urges media to counter misinformation

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Responsible journalism plays a vital role in combating misinformation, strengthening public trust and promoting peace and understanding among communities, Foreign Affairs, Foreign ... Read More


Bay of Bengal depression set to become severe cyclonic storm by tomorrow

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- A depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm tomorrow (2), the Department of Meteorology warned. The system is currently mov... Read More


Dengue cases rise in seven provinces; 79 deaths reported this year

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Dengue cases have increased in seven provinces across the country due to prevailing rainy weather conditions, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said. NDCU Director Dr. Kapil... Read More


Navy evacuates injured crew member from foreign cargo ship off Galle

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Navy evacuated a critically injured crew member from a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel off the southern coast early today (November 1), following a medical emer... Read More


SLAF rescues three hostages in Central African Republic after 8 months

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has succes... Read More


Cyclone Arnab affects over 21,000 people

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- A total of 21,356 people from 5,800 families have been affected by adverse weather conditions and Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' across Sri Lanka, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said... Read More