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Over 5,000 waiting for heart surgery at Colombo National Hospital

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Nearly 5,000 patients are currently on the waiting list for heart surgery at the Colombo National Hospital, and some may have to wait up to four years for their operation, Chairm... Read More


US Ambassador meets Prime Minister to discuss educational cooperation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Julie Jiyoon Chung, the United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening educational ... Read More


IGP targets corruption, drug links in Police ranks

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Sri Lanka's police service is undergoing one of its most extensive internal clean-ups in recent years, with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya intensifying ... Read More


Many young women leaving probation homes turn to sex work, Report says

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Praja Shakthi Development Foundation says many young women who leave probation and child detention centres at age 18 are turning to sex work because they have no proper job t... Read More


Chasing elephants creates more issues: Expert warns

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Despite wildlife officials expressing confidence on the ongoing efforts to drive wild elephants out of Hambantota villages, Environmental law expert Dr. Jagath Gunawardana said i... Read More


Retired judge among victims of expanding int'l online fraud scheme

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A retired Sri Lankan judge has become one of the latest victims of an international online fraud ring that has been operating for more than two years, officials confirmed. The c... Read More


COPF questions procedures followed when releasing lands for aerodromes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) today questioned the procedures followed in releasing lands for the construction of aerodromes, where it was highlighted that the market va... Read More


Over 1,000 arrested in nationwide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A total of 1,038 suspects have been arrested during 1,038 anti-drug raids carried out across the country today under the ongoing 'Nation Together' national operation, police said... Read More


CCTV to be fixed on public transport to prevent gender based violence: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- CCTV cameras will be fixed on public transport, including school vans, to prevent gender based violence, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today. "These pre... Read More


Malaysian arrested at BIA with Rs. 250M cocaine stock

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A foreign national was arrested while attempting to smuggle cocaine worth Rs. 250 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. The suspect, a 25-year-old ... Read More