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Public sector consumes 26% of govt expenditure

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Sri Lanka's public sector currently accounts for roughly 15 percent of the national workforce and consumes 26 percent of total government expenditure, yet it contributes only aro... Read More


Govt to amend several controversial clauses, AG tells SC

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Government is planning to introduce a series of amendments to the controversial Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, including the removal of provisions relating to media rep... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern province and in Trincomalee district. Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere in the island after 1.00 p.m. H... Read More


Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital reopens following upgrade

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital in Malabe was officially reopened yesterday (09) following an upgrade carried out with the contribution of the Sri Lanka Air ... Read More


Three dead, several injured in bus collision in Rambewa, Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Several people have been injured in a collision involving three buses in the Rambewa area along the A9 road in Anuradhapura. According to police, the accident occurred when two S... Read More


Measles outbreak in prisons prompts emergency health measures

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Authorities in Sri Lanka have stepped up emergency health measures following a growing measles outbreak within the country's prison system. As part of efforts to prevent further ... Read More


Former Water Board Chairman Nishantha Ranatunga Granted Bail

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Former Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Nishantha Ranatunga, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. Th... Read More


COPE Chairman demands KPIs and corporate plans to enhance performance of State owned Enterprises

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- COPE Chairman Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera held a parliamentary workshop to review the progress of 41 state-owned institutions. He emphasized that developing proper corporate plans,... Read More


Cabinet approves the construction of a new railway bridge across the Mahaweli River between Sarasavi Uyana and Peradeniya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Cabinet has approved the construction of a new railway bridge across the Mahaweli River between Sarasavi Uyana and Peradeniya to improve connectivity and integrate the Matale... Read More


India to provide 100 new ambulances to strengthen Suwa Seriya service

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of India to obtain a financial grant for the procurement of 100 n... Read More