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Self-test for HIV, order condoms and lubricants online

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- As health officials step up efforts to scale up HIV testing, people are encouraged to use the KNOW4SURE.LK online platform to access HIV prevention and testing services, includin... Read More


Sri Lanka's 74 major reservoirs hold 35% of total capacity

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Water storage across country's 74 major reservoirs has reached 1,182,385 acre-feet, equivalent to 35% of their combined gross capacity, according to the latest reservoir data. T... Read More


Man declared dead in custody turns up alive at his own funeral house

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- An unusual incident has been reported from Kohobankulama in Galgamuwa after a man who was officially reported dead while in prison unexpectedly returned home. The man, identifie... Read More


Government not delaying Provincial Council Polls - Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government's position is to hold the Provincial Council elections at the earliest possible opportunity, once the n... Read More


Railway Unions raise concerns over lack of special trains during school holidays

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- For the first time in history, no special trains have been scheduled during the current school holidays, while no discussions have been held on the work that needs to be carried ... Read More


Jetstar launches direct Melbourne-Colombo flights

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Australian airline Jetstar has launched direct flights between Melbourne and Colombo, strengthening air connectivity between Sri Lanka and Australia. The airline's inaugural fli... Read More


Union urges railways to withdraw legal action against SLRSMU Chief Secretary

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Joint Development Officers' Union has urged the General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways to immediately withdraw the decision to initiate legal action against the Chief Secretar... Read More


Sea waves up to 3m possible along southern coast

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Meteorological Department has warned of a possibility of sea wave heights of around 2.0 to 3.0 metres in the sea areas extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle, Matara an... Read More


Jerome Fernando's Glorious Church becomes first Sri Lankan Church to register with UK Charity Commission

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Under the leadership of Jerome Fernando, his 'The Glorious Church' continues to expand and formalize its operations across its four branches in the United Kingdom, a statement fr... Read More


Lalkhan Bazar-Muradpur Flyover to close Wednesday for Eid-e-Miladunnabi procession

Bangladesh, Aug. 25 -- The Lalkhan Bazar-Muradpur Flyover in Chattogram will be closed to all traffic during the Jashne Julus, a religious procession marking Eid-e-Miladunnabi, on Wednesday. The Chat... Read More