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Developing human resources needed for construction activities remains a challenge - PM

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- already allocated substantial funds for future development activities, including the restoration of areas damaged by the recent Cyclone Ditwah, and that one of the key challenges... Read More


'Surplus Nadu will ensure no rice shortage for next four months'

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that since there is a surplus of white and red Nadu rice sufficient for four mont... Read More


Over 2,000 participants at International Yoga Day

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The 12th International Yoga Day was celebrated on June 21 at Independence Square in Colombo. This year's theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," underscored the message that wellness h... Read More


Eleven CT scanners worth Rs. 1.95 Bn to strengthen diagnostic services

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Health and Mass Media Ministry is providing 11 advanced CT scanners worth Rs. 1.95 billion to hospitals across the country as part of a programme to strengthen diagnostic ser... Read More


National Scout Poson Zone in Colombo on June 28 and 29

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The traditional Kap Situveema ritual to invoke blessings for the construction of a pandal at the National Scout Poson Zone was held ceremonially yesterday morning at an auspiciou... Read More


More than 700 dengue cases reported daily

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- National Dengue Control Unit Director Dr. Kapila Kannangara said yesterday that more than 700 cases of dengue, which has now become an epidemic, are being reported daily. He sai... Read More


Healthy School Canteen Guideline launched today

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- According to a survey conducted by the Health Promotion Bureau, 12 percent of schoolchildren in the country between the ages of 13 and 14 are reported to be overweight, while thr... Read More


Hundred new cancer patients detected daily - Director

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Around 100 new cancer patients are identified daily, and about 40 people pass away each day due to this disease, National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) Director Dr. Senaka Thal... Read More


Over 11,700 students get nine As for all O/L subjects

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Liyanage, stated that among the 225,748 students who passed the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination, there are 11,790 students who... Read More


Fuel quota will remain for now - CPC MD

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Managing Director Mayura Neththikumara states that no decision has been taken so far to remove the QR code currently used for fuel distribution... Read More