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KKS railway station to be extended: Transport Minister

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- In a significant move to boost transport infrastructure in the Northern Province, the Transport Ministry and the Railways Department are working to extend the Kankesanthurai (KKS)... Read More


President Dissanayake to undertake official visit to Germany

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from 11 to 13 June 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. During this vi... Read More


Railways Dept. launches special assistance programme for disabled passengers

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Railways Department has announced the introduction of a new system aimed at providing special assistance to disabled passengers travelling by train. According to Railways Gen... Read More


Udaya Gammanpila arrives at CID

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) began the week on a positive note, despite a decline during the first hours of trading. However, the market regained strong momentum as the sessio... Read More


Months lapse for Govt, state bungalows still lie idle

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- State bungalows which were assigned to Cabinet Ministers as their official residences in the past currently remain idle under the current government even after months despite its ... Read More


Govt to recruit retired soldiers to Police

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Ministry of Public Security plans to recruit 10,000 individuals under the age of 45 who have legally retired from active military service into the police force. Public Securi... Read More


Showery conditions expected to increase from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Showery conditions are expected to intensify in the southwestern part of the island from tomorrow (10), accompanied by strong wind gusts over the island and in the surrounding sea... Read More


Impose price control on face masks, sanitisers amid fresh crisis: Asela Sampath

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The National Consumers' Front chairman, Asela Sampath, today urged the government to immediately impose a controlled price on surgical face masks and hand sanitisers as the countr... Read More


Local Pharma industry sounds alarm on potential drug shortage

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- In light of the acute shortage of essential medicines, the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) is urging the Ministry of Health to act immediately and to reth... Read More


Udaya Gammanpila arrives at CID

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning to provide a statement in connection with the controversial release of 32... Read More