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Iran's parliament speaker says returning women footballers will be welcomed home

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Iran's Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says returning members of Iran's women's football team will be embraced by the public. The team has been at the centre of con... Read More


China pledges stronger cooperation with Sri Lanka to crack down on Telecom and online fraud

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Chinese Government says it will continue to strengthen law enforcement cooperation with Sri Lanka to combat telecom and online fraud, following the recent arrest of several ... Read More


Restructure CPC loans, grant fuel concession to people: Opposition MP

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara today urged the government to restructure the debts of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and thereby extend the repayment period from 2029. ... Read More


MPs begin signing no-confidence motion against Power and Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Members of Parliament have begun signing the no-confidence motion against Minister of Power and Energy, Kumara Jayakody, sources from the Opposition Leader's office said today. ... Read More


1,000 cataract patients to receive surgery on March 21-22

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A special programme to restore vision to 1,000 patients suffering from cataracts will be carried out on March 21 and 22, National Eye Hospital Director Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara sai... Read More


Motorists urged to verify identity of vehicle when refuelling

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Department of Motor Traffic has requested motorists to produce either the Vehicle Revenue License, the Vehicle Registration Certificate, the Vehicle Insurance Certificate or... Read More


75 mm showers expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Showers exceeding 75 mm are expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, as well as in the Ampara District, the Department of Meteorology said. Accor... Read More


Sri Lanka faces 5,000 undiagnosed TB cases: Health officials

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Sri Lanka continues to battle a significant number of undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) cases, with around 5,000 patients yet to be identified, health officials warned today. Dr. P... Read More


Government moves to regulate online marketplaces and deliveries

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The government would soon implement strict regulations on online businesses and courier services to safeguard consumers, Minister of Trade and Commerce Wasantha Samarasinghe sai... Read More


Power interruptions may become necessary, Minister tells Parliament

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody told Parliament that power interruptions could become unavoidable in the future despite the government's efforts to maintain a continuous electri... Read More