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UNDP provides equipment to Government DNA laboratory

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has provided essential equipment to the DNA laboratory of the Government Analyst's Department to enhance the country's DNA testin... Read More


Free-roaming ponies raise accident concerns in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Residents of Nuwara Eliya have raised concerns over the risk of traffic accidents caused by ponies roaming freely on public roads while being used for tourism activities. Dashb... Read More


Sept. 25-Oct. 1 declared National Children's Day Week

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Cabinet has approved the declaration of September 25 to October 1, 2026 as 'National Children's Day Week - 2026' to raise public awareness of children's rights and strengthe... Read More


TIME TO FLUSH BLACK MONEY OUT OF THE SYSTEM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Start with a managed demonetization and withdrawal of the Rs. 5,000 note, make it harder to hoard illicit cash, conduct anonymous transactions and keep money beyond the reach of... Read More


The Power of Good Vibes

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- There are moments when a brand simply seems to have the wind behind it. People rave about it, journalists want to write about it, and customers want to be associated with it. We... Read More


Private Sector Must Follow Government Lead on Single-Use Plastic Bottles

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- President A. K. Dissanayake's decision to ban single-use plastic water bottles, usually made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), effective from June 1, 2026 in the state sect... Read More


Beyond the Mugshots: The Real Scandal of SriLankan Airlines

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The arrest of SLPP National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa over alleged corruption linked to SriLankan Airlines' Airbus procurement has revived one of the most tr... Read More


Political revenge or long overdue justice?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- For years, Sri Lankans watched politicians accused of corruption walk through the corridors of power while ordinary people struggled to survive. Now that investigations are reac... Read More


"We don't believe in becoming a power broker"-Dilith Jayaweera, Leader of Sarvajana Balaya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- In a recent interview with Daily Mirror, MP Dilith Jayaweera said that Sarvajana Balaya's vision is to govern rather than act as a political power broker for major political par... Read More


11-year-old novice monk drowns in Heen Ganga

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- An investigation has been launched by the Ududumbara Police following a complaint regarding the tragic drowning of an 11-year-old Buddhist novice monk in the Heen Ganga, at Kaik... Read More