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Rohan Olugala appointed Director of Walana Anti-Corruption Unit

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala has been appointed as the new director of the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit. Accordingly, ASP Olugala is scheduled to assume... Read More


Are children in Sri Lanka safe?

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Violence and sexual abuse against children still remain a key problem highlighting that Sri Lanka is yet to be on a path that ensure a safe future for children. A total of 10455 ... Read More


Patients caught in doctors-Health Ministry tug of war

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Patients were caught in the middle as disruptions to government hospital services continued for a fourth day amid ongoing tensions between doctors and health authorities. From 8... Read More


Gold rockets past US$5,500 as global uncertainties mount

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Gold extended its blistering rally on Jan 29, rocketing past US$5,500 per ounce for the first time as investors sought safety amid deepening economic and geopolitical uncertainty... Read More


Sri Lanka scrambles to protect rubber trade ahead of EU forest rules

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka is working hard to protect its rubber products exports to the markets in the European Union to avoid any impact from the EU Deforestation Regulation which will come int... Read More


Children under 15 among 12% of annual leprosy cases

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka reports 1,500-2,000 leprosy cases annually, with about 12% affecting children under the age of 15, health authorities said today. Moratuwa has recorded the highest numb... Read More


No need for unnecessary fear over Nipah virus: Health Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni yesterday assured the public that there is no threat to Sri Lanka from the Nipah virus currently reported in parts of India, stress... Read More


Court awaits AG's advice in NR Consultation case against Namal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today sent a reminder to the Attorney General to expedite his legal advice regarding a plaint filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP... Read More


CBSL probes 18 over illegal plantation investment schemes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is investigating 18 institutions and individuals allegedly involved in illegal deposit-taking from the public under the guise of forest and p... Read More


Filling stations apologise to customers over reduced discounts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Filling stations attached to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) have displayed apology banners at outlets across the country, citing reduced discounts as the reason for opera... Read More