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Micro-learning to drive digital transformation of public service

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- The Government has taken initial steps to launch a national programme aimed at digitising the public service and equipping public officials with essential digital skills, with a s... Read More


Unsafe food kills 1.5 million people each year; children most at risk: WHO

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths worldwide every year, with young children bearing a disproportionate share of the burden, according to... Read More


Elders' home fire: Director arrested

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- The Director of the elders' home in Batagoda, Anguruwatota, where a fire broke out on Tuesday evening, has been arrested, Police said. According to Police, the suspect is schedul... Read More


Sri Lanka eyes RCEP alliance; Australia to launch direct flights from August

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka has secured the backing of Australia and New Zealand for its bid to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Emp... Read More


JUMVEA chief proposes chassis number requirement for vehicle import LCs

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Chairman of the Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association (JUMVEA), Jagath Ramanayake, has proposed making a vehicle's chassis number a mandatory requirement when opening Let... Read More


Sri Lanka braces for severe heat in July-August

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka is expected to experience significantly hotter-than-normal weather conditions during July and August this year as the developing El Nino phenomenon begins to influence t... Read More


Deputy Ministers hear public grievances in Trincomalee

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra jointly chaired a Public Day Progr... Read More


Basic cost of living in Sri Lanka tops Rs. 17,000 per person

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- As the cost of everyday essentials continue to rise, Sri Lankans now need at least Rs. 17,117 a month per person to meet their basic needs, according to the latest official figure... Read More


What is next in the treasury bond case after Supreme Court verdict?

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on Monday (1), which set aside a High Court-at-Bar order discharging several accused, including Perpetual Treasuries Ltd. and former Central Ba... Read More


School without students

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Ethpattiya Junior School in Badalkumbura in Monaragala Education Zone could be the only school in Sri Lanka without any student. The school without a principal or any student is ... Read More