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Doctors hold patients hostage as strike enters second day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Patients across the country continued to face disruption as doctors pressed ahead with their trade union action for a second consecutive day following the launch of an island-wid... Read More


Injured elephant roams Mahaoya villages, devastates crops

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A wounded wild elephant has been roaming about in Samagipura, Pulawala, and Bendirekka areas in Mahaoya division for several days. They said the wildlife veterinary surgeons pro... Read More


Government extends validity of driving licenses due to November disruptions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The validity of driving licenses set to expire between November 25, 2025, and December 24, 2025, has been extended by one month from their original expiry date. The Motor Vehicl... Read More


Dilki Watsala Marambage appointed Director General of Technical Education and Training

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Ms. Dilki Watsala Marambage as the Director General of the Department of Technical Education and Training, a post that ha... Read More


Tense situation outside Presidential Secretariat over hunger strike

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A tense situation was reported outside the Presidential Secretariat today as police moved to halt the continuous hunger strike launched by the Association of School Development O... Read More


Former Chairman of Lanka Coal Limited summoned before Parliamentary Committee over coal deal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has decided to summon the former Chairman of Lanka Coal (Private) Limited, who was involved in the pr... Read More


Authorities refuse Opposition MPs' entry to Lakvijeya Power Plant

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The authorities of Lakvijeya Power Plant showed reluctance to allow the Opposition MPs to enter the plant together with journalists but showed some kind of flexibility after they... Read More


Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society marks 65 years, donates over 100,000 corneas

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society has celebrated 65 years of service, having donated more than 100,000 corneas for transplantation abroad over the decades. Speaking to the medi... Read More


WHO to supply childhood cancer medicines to Sri Lanka for 3 years

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) will soon sign an agreement with Sri Lankan health authorities to provide essential medicines for childhood cancer patients over the next thre... Read More


Select Committee to probe 323 containers, conclude in three months

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to inquire into the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection has decided to meet week... Read More