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Health ministry issues ban on unhealthy school canteen food

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- A new circular was issued banning the sale of foods with high sugar content, fatty foods, and foods manufactured using processed meat, including hot dogs, burgers, pizzas, biscui... Read More


Chemmani mass grave excavations inspected by Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The excavation work at the Chemmani mass grave was inspected yesterday (19) by the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara. Officials ... Read More


Sallay boycotting food intake by mouth only, states Minister of Health

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Former Major General Suresh Sallay, who was hospitalised whilst under detention orders, is boycotting food intake by mouth only, states Minister of Health Dr Nalinda Jayatissa. ... Read More


Wildlife conservation framework expansion must not disadvantage existing officers

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The absorption of multipurpose officers and civil defence officers into the wildlife conservation services is currently underway to strengthen the conservation programme, and whi... Read More


Motorcycle catches fire while running

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- A running motorcycle suddenly caught fire on the Galle-Akuressa main road. Police stated that the incident was reported in the Katugoda area. People travelling on the road, inc... Read More


First efficiency bar exam for school teachers scheduled for September

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The first efficiency bar examination for officers in the Sri Lanka Teachers' Service working in national and provincial schools is scheduled to be held in September, the Ministry... Read More


Train operations resume between Nanu Oya and Ambewela

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Train operations on the Upcountry railway line between Nanu Oya and Ambewela, which were disrupted due to the Ditwah disaster situation, resumed from the Nanu Oya railway station... Read More


Next year to be the year corrupt individuals and thieves are jailed

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Next year will be the year corrupt individuals and thieves who defrauded public funds are jailed, says Deputy Minister T. B. Sarath. The Deputy Minister mentioned that legal act... Read More


Baseless attacks on state officials politically motivated, says Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The current Inspector General of Police, Ravi Seneviratne, Shani Abeysekera, and Dileepa Peiris perform their duties accurately, Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala states. Therefore... Read More


Government has no intention to cause public hardship, says MP Sooriyaarachchi

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The National People's Power Member of Parliament, Chandana Sooriyaarachchi, stated that the government possesses no intention to cause any hardship to the public. Expressing vie... Read More