NMRA Act to be amended to regulate cosmetics: Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Act, No. 5 of 2015, will be amended to introduce provisions for the regulation of cosmetics, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa ... Read More

Ven. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thera appointed Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Senior Professor Venerable Gallelle Sumanasiri Thera, Chief Incumbent of Molagoda Kotamudungala Raja Maha Viharaya and recipient of the title Agga Maha Pandita, has been appointe... Read More

Govt. to close 34 state institutions to cut public expenditure: President

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the Ministry of Finance has finalised decisions to close 34 state institutions as part of the government's efforts to reduce public e... Read More

Court rejects monks' motion to challenge Viharamahadevi Park eviction order

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today rejected a motion filed by Buddhist monks participating in a Satyagraha protest at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, seeking to ... Read More

Wildlife teams race to save sick elephant in Samanthurai

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Wildlife officials, veterinary teams, the Sri Lanka Army and police have launched a joint operation to save a sick wild elephant that collapsed in the Samanthurai area of the Amp... Read More

Gnanasara thera's robe issue: Judge points to limits of court's authority

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Colombo High Court Judge Buddhika C. Ragala today observed that the court had no authority to issue an order regarding the reinstatement of the robe of Bodu Bala Sena General Sec... Read More

Childhood cancer treatment and access to medicines discussed at international congress

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Improving treatment services for childhood cancer, ensuring access to essential medicines and enhancing the quality of life of children affected by the disease were among the key... Read More

Military personnel to receive special training in elephant protection

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation will provide specialised training to military personnel on elephant behaviour and field handling under a joint initiative aimed at strengt... Read More

Train services between Rambukkana, Peradeniya and Gampola suspended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Train services between Rambukkana, Peradeniya and Gampola will be temporarily suspended on October 24 and 25 due to a landslide near Kadigamuwa Railway Station, the Railways Depa... Read More

Joint raids planned to curb elephant killings and wildlife crimes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Joint emergency raids will be intensified in areas affected by human-elephant conflict as authorities move to strengthen measures against elephant killings and other wildlife-rel... Read More

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