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GMOA 'ready to call off strike' if issues regarding transfers are resolved

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) Secretary Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa stated that the association is ready to call off its trade union action if the Health Minister o... Read More


Govt questions timing of GMOA strike when people are facing multiple hardships

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Government has the ability to provide solutions to any reasonable strike, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday (05) in Bandaragama while respon... Read More


1990 Suwa Seriya's new headquarters will save Govt. Rs. 25 Mn annually

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated on Saturday that the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service, which commenced under extremely difficult conditions, has now... Read More


No service charge on LankaQR transactions up to Rs. 5,000 from today

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- With effect from today (6), the service charge levied on merchants for all LankaQR transactions up to Rs. 5,000 will be removed. Marking a milestone in Sri Lanka's digital econo... Read More


Showers expected in several areas after 2 pm today

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Northern, Eastern, North-central, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Puttalam, Galle and Matara... Read More


Sri Lanka among global bright spots with improved democratic rights in 2025 - Freedom House

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Sri Lanka has been identified as one of the countries that recorded improvements in political rights and civil liberties in 2025, according to the latest Freedom House report tit... Read More


Fried Rice, Kottu prices increased following gas price surge

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The All-Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners' Association has announced a price increase of Rs. 20 for fried rice, kottu, and rice and curry packets, effective from midnight toda... Read More


Chinese man held over murder of Chinese woman in Kohuwala

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Sri Lanka Police have arrested a Chinese national in connection with the murder of a Chinese woman in the Kohuwala area. The suspect was apprehended on Sunday (5) while staying a... Read More


Post internship doctors must apply for recruitment by 12 noon today - Minister

SriLanka, April 4 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the call for applications for the recruitment of doctors who have completed their internships, into government ser... Read More


Govt to boost transport infrastructure

SriLanka, April 4 -- The Government has announced plans to invest US$ 8 to 10 billion over the next three years to strengthen its transport infrastructure. As part of this effort, international privat... Read More