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Sri Lanka to implement national pharmaceutical policy 2026-2030

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the expedited implementation of Sri Lanka's National Pharmaceutical Policy for 2026-2030, aimed at ensuring access to safe, effective, quali... Read More


Education Council to be established in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the preparation of a Bill to establish an Education Council to standardize, register, license, assure quality and accredit professionals in ... Read More


Doctors remove 3.1kg stone from man's bladder and claim record

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Doctors in Sri Lanka have removed a 3.1kg (6.8lb) bladder stone from a man - which they believe to be the largest of its kind on record. The procedure was carried out last week ... Read More


How do NPP Ministers predict my verdict before court? - asks Namal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- SLPP Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has questioned how NPP ministers could predict that he would be sentenced to prison when the court has yet to deliver its verdict. "I really... Read More


Strong winds, rough seas expected along Sri Lanka coast

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of strong winds and rough seas in several sea areas around Sri Lanka. According to the advisory, winds are expected ... Read More


Two arrested with deer antlers, elephant tusk ornaments in Kuruwita raid

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Two persons in possession of animal body parts, including antlers, hides and ornaments made from elephant tusks, were arrested during a raid conducted by the Police Special Task ... Read More


Keheliya Rambukwella arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation.... Read More


Akila Viraj granted bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and an employee of his fuel station, who had been remanded over allegations of corruption, were ordered to be released on bail by Colombo ... Read More


Tri-forces step in to treat injured elephant calf amid wildlife vets' strike

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Veterinary personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force have stepped in to treat an elephant calf that sustained a gunshot injury and was found in critical condition in the Herath... Read More


Opposition MPs display Daily Mirror cartoon to protest against 22A

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- As Opposition MPs held up posters featuring a Daily Mirror cartoon depicting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a tense situation erupted in Parliament today as they protested a... Read More