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Radiologists postpone strike

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Government Association of Radiological Technologists deferred their planned island-wide continuous strike, originally set to begin today (30), until next Monday. Association... Read More


Three-wheel drivers push for unified fare system

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A group of three-wheel drivers met with the Inspector General of Police to request a common price formula or integrated fare system for both app-based and independent transport s... Read More


Estate sector wage agreements signed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure announced the signing of agreements with Regional Plantation Companies to increase estate worker wages. This finalisatio... Read More


Five deaths in separate road mishapes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Five individuals, including a woman and three youths, lost their lives in a series of road incidents across Palei, Wariyapola, Padukka, Bulathsinhala, and Egodauyana within the p... Read More


Ruling on Ven. Kassapa Thera's writ application deferred

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Court of Appeal postponed the delivery of its order regarding a writ application filed by Balangoda Kassapa Thera and Trincomalee Kalyanawansa Tissa Thera until February 3. ... Read More


Gun used in Jintupitiya shooting recovered

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Colombo North Division Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested an individual involved in hiding the firearm used to shoot a man and injure his two children in the Jintupitiya ... Read More


Sri Lanka sees 100 new cancer cases daily

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Approximately 100 new cancer patients are identified daily in Sri Lanka, with about 40 deaths resulting from the disease each day. Community Physician Specialist Hasareli Fernan... Read More


Case against Rajitha postponed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered the case against former Minister Rajitha Senaratne and another defendant to be recalled on July 10. The complaint involves allegations of ... Read More


Fire at coconut oil mill causes Rs. 2 million damage

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A fire at a coconut oil mill on the Bandaragama-Kalutara road early this morning (30) caused property damage estimated at nearly Rs. 2 million. According to the Bandaragama Poli... Read More


Johnston and sons further are remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and two other suspects will remain in custody until February 13. The Wattala Magistrate's Court issued this order today (30), ex... Read More