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Some media institutions trying to control us: Marikkar

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- While being critical of certain media institutions, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar said today that some media institutions are trying to control politicians like ... Read More


Another USD 600,000 paid to US Post by Sri Lanka Post missing: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- An investigation has been launched into the disappearance of another USD 600,000 paid to the US Post by Sri Lanka Post, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today. ... Read More


UNP turns down SJB invitation to participate in its May Day rally

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The United National Party (UNP) has turned down the invitation extended by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to participate in its May Day rally. UNP General Secretary Thalatha ... Read More


Dambulla hospital transfer approved for upgrade

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to transfer the Dambulla Base Hospital from the Central Provincial Council to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media to facilitat... Read More


Cabinet approves procurement of Adalimumab Syringes

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement of 6,000 pre-filled syringes of 40mg/0.8ml Adalimumab, used in the treatment of various chronic and autoimmune diseases aff... Read More


Cabinet approves programme to rebuild religious sites damaged by Ditwah

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The government has approved a programme to support the reconstruction and rehabilitation of religious sites damaged by the Ditwah Cyclone. The initiative, formulated by the Bud... Read More


Who received US $ 2.5 million in cyber theft? Central Bank probes

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank is investigating what account US $ 2.5 million was transferred to following the breach of the computer system of the Finance ... Read More


Govt introduces remote work guidelines due to fuel, energy concerns

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The government has moved to expand remote working arrangements across the public sector in response to ongoing unrest in the Middle East and its impact on global economic condit... Read More


'Sagarika' train resumes operations after derailment

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Railway Department announced that the 'Sagarika' train, which derailed last week, will resume normal operations from today (27). Railway Traffic Superintendent Asanka Samar... Read More


Labour officer sentenced to prison for bribery

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A Labour Officer who stood indicted with a charge of bribery was sentenced to six year imprisonment by Colombo High Cout Judge Mohamed Mihail. He was fined Rs. 15,000 in additio... Read More