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National Eye Hospital doctors to launch strike

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association declared a token strike at the Colombo National Eye Hospital starting at 8 o'clock this morning. This industrial action will last fo... Read More


Five new political parties registered

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The National Election Commission announced the registration of five new political groups as recognised political parties during the year 2025. This registration was carried out u... Read More


Anti-narcotics activist poser arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A young woman, allegedly distributing narcotics in Kandy and surrounding areas while using a fake Facebook profile to criticise drug use was arrested today by the Kandy Police Vi... Read More


Lawyer and director granted bail in plantation land fraud case

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Two suspects, including a female lawyer and a private company director, were released on personal bail of Rs. 5 million each today. Colombo Chief Magistrate Thasanga S. Bodaragam... Read More


Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature in recent history

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Nuwara Eliya recorded the lowest temperature in recent history today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The temperature in the city plummeted to 3.5C in the early hours... Read More


Sri Lankan parliamentary group to visit for India's Republic Day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A group of Parliamentarians from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will travel to Odisha, India, for a private visit. The delegation plans t... Read More


Paranthan factory reconstruction begins after 40 years

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The foundation stone for the reconstruction of the Paranthan Chemical Factory was laid yesterday (21) at the Paranthan Chemical Industrial Zone, four decades after its closure. M... Read More


US Embassy warns against unauthorised work

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The United States Embassy in Colombo issued a firm warning to Sri Lankan citizens travelling to America on B1 and B2 visitor visas. In a statement, the Embassy made it clear tha... Read More


IMF pledges continued support for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Ongoing assistance for Sri Lanka's economic stabilisation remains a priority for the International Monetary Fund, as confirmed by Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. During a... Read More


Appeal Court to Review Petitions Over Trincomalee Buddha Statue Dispute

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Writ petitions filed by Balangoda Kassapa Thero and Trincomalee Kalyanawansa Thissa Thero are scheduled for consideration by the Court of Appeal today(22). The monks seek an orde... Read More