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Global cancer patients could reach to 30 million by 2040: Dr. Sudath Samaraweera

Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- Health authorities have raised concerns, predicting that by 2040, the global number of cancer patients could reach to 30 million. Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera stat... Read More


4,421 armed forces, police personnel to participate in Independence Day parade: Army Commander

Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- Some 4,421 personnel of the armed forces and police will participate in the Independence Day parade this time, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo... Read More


Rs. 80 million allocated to 77th Independence Day celebrations: Govt.

Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- The government has allocated Rs. 80 million for the 77th Independence Day celebrations, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Dr. A.H.M.H Abayarathna said today. He s... Read More


Independence Day Celebrations open to public this time: Minister

Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- The government has decided to open the 77th Independence Day Celebrations for the public to witness, Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Dr. A... Read More


Sri Lanka looks to turn to Indonesia for coconut product imports

Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- To combat the current coconut shortage, Sri Lanka looks at importing coconut products from Indonesia, an official said. The minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development ... Read More


Don't panic over foggy conditions, advises medical specialist

Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- In light of the foggy conditions prevailing in many parts of the country, Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake urged the public not to panic, noting that such... Read More


Current policy rate sufficient to bring inflation back to 5% target: CBSL

Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- In line with widespread expectations, the Central Bank kept its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) - its new key policy rate - at 8.00 percent at its first policy meeting of the year. ... Read More


Sri Lanka must shift from bailouts and handouts to export-driven growth: ADB

Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- Sri Lanka must focus on developing an export-oriented industrialisation policy rather than relying on bailouts and handouts for economic recovery, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)... Read More


Controversial Visa deal: Harsha Ilukpitiya's bail application postponed indefinitely by Supreme Court

Srilanka, Jan. 29 -- A bail application submitted on behalf of Harsha Ilukpitiya, the former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, was postponed indefinitely by the Supreme Court today. I... Read More


Female hotel officer injured after alleged abuse by Polish tourists

Srilanka, Jan. 29 -- A female Executive Public Relations Officer at a leading five-star hotel in Wadduwa has reportedly fallen ill after an incident in which she was allegedly abused by a group of Pol... Read More