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Asoka Ranwala dogged by misfortune

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala seems to be dogged by misfortune with him being involved in a road accident injuring four persons last month and his wife meeting with another accide... Read More


Don't brand Southerners or Northerners as racists for religious devotion: Namal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has urged against labeling people as racists simply for practicing their religious belie... Read More


Unregistered Indian cancer drugs allegedly sold near major hospitals-Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Amid an ongoing shortage of essential cancer medicines in state hospitals, serious concerns have been raised over the sale of unregistered Indian drugs in private pharmacies acro... Read More


Doctors to strike at Eastern Province hospitals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Doctors attached to all government hospitals in the Eastern Province will resume strike action from 8.00 a.m. today, the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) said. Th... Read More


Inferior-quality coal deal could lead to power cuts - MP

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The purchase of questionable, inferior-quality coal could lead to power cuts, as the capacity of the consignment already procured is insufficient, an opposition MP warned yesterd... Read More


No significant rainfall expected until end of March: Met Department

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Meteorology Department says no significant rainfall is expected across the country until the end of March, according to current weather forecasts. Department Deputy Director... Read More


Health professionals' strike to shut down scans at 140 hospitals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- An islandwide planned strike by government radiography technologists will disrupt critical diagnostic services at nearly 140 hospitals across Sri Lanka. The Government Radiograp... Read More


Could have saved Nandana's life if informed earlier: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today that he could have saved the life of former Minister Nandana Gunatileke if he had been informed of his condition earlier. "I was in... Read More


"Baladaksha Mawatha" flyover opened to the public

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The newly constructed "Baladaksha Mawatha" flyover was officially opened to the public today, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce traffic congestion in Colombo's busy... Read More


New tax calculation method provides relief to gem importers, Gem and Jewellery Authority says

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- A revised method for calculating the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) and Value Added Tax (VAT) on gem imports has been introduced, offering significantly greater relief ... Read More