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Cabinet approves key appointments in state departments

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Cabinet Ministers has approved appointments to two senior positions in Sri Lanka's state administrative services, following recent vacancies. P. A. S. Athula Kumara, who ser... Read More


Cabinet approves release of Yala paddy stocks to market

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved steps to mill and release paddy stocks purchased during the last Yala season by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) using funds allocated for 20... Read More


Cabinet approves commemorative stamps for 50 years of Sri Lanka-Saudi ties

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to issue two commemorative stamps celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia. T... Read More


Six Thai women arrested in Kollupitiya brothel

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Six Thai nationals were arrested after police raided a brothel allegedly operating under the guise of a spa in Kollupitiya. Police said officers from the Colombo South Division ... Read More


Cabinet approves expansion of medical supply storage

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal to expand the storage capacity of the Medical Supply Division, which operates under the Health and Mass Media Ministry. The division, respon... Read More


Government pledges continued support for mothers and children

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Even amid challenging circumstances, the government remains committed to investing in mothers and children, Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj said today. ... Read More


Probe launched into police action involving Ranwala's accident: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Investigation has been launched into whether there had been any negligence of duties or delays in implementing the law on the part of the police when taking action against the ro... Read More


Create Ministry for disaster management: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to create a Ministry for disaster management to be in charge of preventing and managing disaster... Read More


Police release suspect photo in Mahawa shop burglaries

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Mahawa Police have released a photograph of a suspect wanted in connection with recent shop burglaries in the area. Police said the unidentified suspect broke into several shops... Read More


Wanindu Hasaranga Joins LSG for IPL 2026 at Rs2 Crore

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have snapped up Sri Lankan spin star Wanindu Hasaranga at the IPL 2026 Mini Auction, securing the all-rounder for Rs2.00 crore. Hasaranga, who was rel... Read More