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Thousands of unregistered doctors practising around the country, Trade Union warns

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A large number of unregistered individuals - including some Western doctors - are posing as medical officers and providing treatment at the level of Medical Officer of Health (MO... Read More


Sri Lanka to feel the pinch of global fuel price hike

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is in assessment of the current hike of global fuel prices, triggered by multiple factors including sanctions on Russia, an official said. ... Read More


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


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