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HC emphasises shared commitment of Australia, SL to life-saving, drowning prevention

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A 40-foot container of life-saving and emergency response equipment has been delivered to Sri Lanka through the support of the people of Australia, the life-saving community, Li... Read More


Adaptability to new technology vital in professional life - VC

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Colombo University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Indika Karunathilake stated that the University has taken steps to ensure that degrees are awarded in a manner that does not hinder the ... Read More


Government has initiated a unique political culture by pruning privileges - Watagala

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The National People's Power (NPP) Government has initiated a unique political culture by cutting down unlimited privileges enjoyed by political elites, that citizens have never ... Read More


Next Daily News edition on Friday 17

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Readers please note that the next edition of the Daily News will be published on Friday April 17 in view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. The Daily News will not be p... Read More


Bimal raises voice against indecent remarks in House

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake yesterday urged the Speaker to take action against Opposition MPs who use obscene and unparliamentary language, particularly indece... Read More


Sinharaja Kudawa entrance to be closed for six days

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Sinharaja Forest Management Office said that the main entrance to the World Heritage Sinharaja Forest at Kudawa will be closed for six days from today April 10 until April 1... Read More


GMOA strike unjust, will not discuss issues - Minister

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Chief Government Whip, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament that the strike initiated by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) is u... Read More


IMF ready to approve US$ 700 Mn

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The IMF and the Government have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka's reform programme supported by ... Read More


Afternoon thundershowers expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in several parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces, as well as in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts after 2.00 ... Read More


Five arrested over killing of 19-year-old following assault involving private university students

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A 19-year-old has been killed following an incident at a hotel on Moragahahena Road within the Homagama Police Division last night, with five suspects arrested in connection wit... Read More