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Six Tamil-speaking parties searching a black cat in a dark room

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The six parties consist of two representatives from each community - Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), and the Democratic Tamil National Alliance (DTNA) from the Northern and E... Read More


Public satisfaction and the future of the NPP regime

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Sri Lankans have embraced shifting political tides for centuries. From betrayals and defections to establishing new parties overnight, and fielding different candidates for major... Read More


CAA conducts 52 raids on private hospitals and medical laboratories

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted 52 special raids targeting private hospitals and medical laboratories across the country to ensure consumer health and safety. ... Read More


Clash erupts between MP Archchuna and Fisheries Minister

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A heated confrontation broke out between Jaffna District Independent MP Archchuna Ramanathan and Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar during the Kilinochchi District Coordi... Read More


Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee has further weakened against the US Dollar, the latest exchange rate data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka revealed. The Central Bank's daily excha... Read More


SLAB goes fully digital to boost global recognition

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB) has commenced a fully digital transformation of its accreditation procedures, administrative operations and accounting systems to enhance... Read More


500 'Ceylon Tea Villages' programme launched to boost tea industry

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Plantations and Community Infrastructure Ministry yesterday (15) launched the national programme to establish 500 "Ceylon Tea Villages" as part of efforts to achieve Sri Lank... Read More


Climate resilience programme launched

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A new initiative aimed at strengthening climate-resilient ecosystems and promoting inclusive fisheries-based economies, the 'Resilient Waves' programme, was launched yesterday (1... Read More


Anawilundawa railway sub-station to reopen after temporary closure

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The closed Anawilundawa Railway Sub-Station will be reopened to the public with the appointment of a relief station master, the Railway Station Masters' Association said. The Ra... Read More


Special train services to Anuradhapura for 'national pichcha mal pujawa'

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Railway Department has arranged several special train services from Beliatta, Colombo Fort, Hikkaduwa and Mahawa Junction to Anuradhapura on July 25 and 26 to facilitate devo... Read More