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791 cases filed over foreign employment scams - SLBFE

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said that it has recovered more than Rs. 374 million for victims who filed complaints against individuals and unlicensed employm... Read More


Bay of Bengal depression expected to enter Sri Lanka tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Department of Meteorology warned that a depression formed in the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, is likely to intensify into a deep depression within the next 12 hours.... Read More


Those who killed Lasantha Wickramatunga governed SL years ago: Bimal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Those who killed Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickramatunga governed the nation some years ago, Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament today. He made this remark ... Read More


Sri Lanka braces for dengue surge amid floods

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Sri Lanka is bracing for a renewed dengue surge as cases spike sharply and floodwaters left by Cyclone Ditwah raise fears of fresh outbreaks. Health authorities say dengue cases ... Read More


Remaining 2025 A/L examination subjects to be held from January 12 to 20

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The remaining subjects of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, which were postponed due to Cyclone Ditwah, will be conducted from January 12 to January 20, the Examinations... Read More


'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' housing project to launch tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The inauguration of the housing project under the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' initiative, aimed at constructing new homes and providing compensation to those who lost their residences ... Read More


Monk donates land to support Cyclone Ditwah victims

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- In support of the government's rehabilitation programme for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, a monk, Venerable Mavikande Ratanapala Thera, Chief Incumbent of Siyambalapitiya, Yat... Read More


Opposition to complain to IMF, World Bank over delay in AG's appointment

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Opposition is planning to complain to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank over the government's failure to appoint the long overdue Auditor General, MP Da... Read More


Cervical cancer: Over 600,000 cases reported globally each year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- More than 600,000 cases of cervical cancer are reported worldwide each year, resulting in approximately 340,000 deaths, making it the fourth most common cancer among women globall... Read More


Bangladesh to resume direct flights with Pakistan after a decade gap

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Bangladesh's flag carrier will resume direct flights between Dhaka and Pakistan's largest city Karachi from January 29, restoring non-stop air connectivity between the two countri... Read More