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Surgeries at Udugama Hospital come to a standstill

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Medical services at the Base Hospital in Udugama have been severely disrupted following the resignation of the hospital's only anesthetist, sources said. As a result, several su... Read More


Bell helicopter deployed to rescue stranded fishing crew

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A Bell 412 helicopter has been deployed by the Sri Lanka Air Force to rescue the crew of a fishing vessel stranded at sea off the coast of Balapitiya. The rescue operation was la... Read More


Weather forces SLC to delay tournaments

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Tournament Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to postpone all ongoing SLC-organized domestic tournaments due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. According... Read More


Credit claiming battle for Aluthgamage's, Nalin Fernando's prosecution

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A battle to claim credit for the prosecution of former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernanndo seems to be under way with a member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya clai... Read More


Government to introduce hub-and-spoke model for transport system: Chaturanga Abeysinghe

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The country's entire transport system will be subject to change in the near future with the introduction of a hub-and-spoke model where private and public buses will operate on a ... Read More


CEB reports over 29,000 power outages

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported a total of 29,015 power outages across Sri Lanka as a result of the prevailing adverse weather conditions. In a statement, the CEB... Read More


Writ petition over lady lawyer's remand order settled

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The writ petition challenging the Puttalam High Court Judge's decision to remand a lady lawyer was terminated today before the Court of Appeal after the parties agreed to settle t... Read More


Sri Lankans spend Rs.520 million per day on cigarettes

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- In lieu of the upcoming World No Tobacco day, a study revealed that Sri Lankans spend Rs. 520 million per day on cigarettes and the health and economic costs of smoking were Rs.21... Read More


Showers, strong winds and rough seas forecast around the island; Fisherfolk urged to remain vigilant

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Meteorology Department today issued a marine weather advisory warning of showers, thundershowers, and rough sea conditions around several coastal areas of the island, urging n... Read More


Shooting in Panadura leaves one injured

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A shooting incident was reported in the Wekada area of Panadura earlier today, according to police. One individual sustained injuries in the incident and was rushed to the hospit... Read More