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Shiranthi Rajapaksa transferred to Nawaloka Hospital

Srilanka, Oct. 18 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been transferred from the Colombo National Hospital to Nawaloka Hospital for further medical treatment, according to hospital sources. S... Read More


30,000 teachers to be recruited by March next year: Prime Minister

Srilanka, Oct. 18 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya today announced plans to recruit 30,000 teachers to the teaching service by March next year, with 23,000 graduate appointments expected to be mad... Read More


Teacher recruitment process in crisis, says CTU

Srilanka, Oct. 18 -- The Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) has warned that irregularities and ambiguities in the gazette notification issued for teacher recruitment have contributed to a crisis in the educ... Read More


Special military team deployed to search for Agbo elephant

Srilanka, Oct. 18 -- A special military team has been deployed to search for the wild elephant Agbo following instructions from the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Environment sa... Read More


1,140 PVC pipes and fittings seized in islandwide raids over missing SLS logo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized 1,140 PVC water pipes and fittings allegedly offered for sale without the mandatory Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification mark d... Read More


NWSDB warns of possible water supply interruptions

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has urged consumers to use water sparingly amid power outages that could disrupt water distribution across the country. In a... Read More


National grid expected to be restored by 6.30 p.m.: NSO

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The National System Operator (NSO) expects to restore the national electricity grid by around 6.30 p.m. today (17), following a nationwide power failure, with electricity supplie... Read More


Power failure could affect railway crossing warning systems

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Railways Department has warned that electrically operated railway crossings and warning systems could malfunction following a nationwide power failure reported this morning (... Read More


Kavantissa's death highlights challenges in treating wild elephant: Former zoo vet

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Treating a wild elephant weighing four to five tonnes is a difficult and risky task, requiring veterinarians to work under challenging conditions, former Veterinary Officer at th... Read More


Grade five scholarship exam re-scrutiny results released

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Department of Examinations has released the re-scrutiny results of the Grade Five Scholarship Examination today (17). According to the department, candidates can access thei... Read More