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Teachers' Unions propose against extending school hours

Srilanka, Nov. 13 -- The Ceylon teachers service union proposed to the Ministry of Education not to extend the school day until 2:00 PM. This proposal came during a discussion held today between the ... Read More


SJB Member files police complaint against Arachchikattuwa PS Chairman

Srilanka, Nov. 13 -- A Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Pradeshiya Sabha member lodged a complaint with the Police, stating the Chairman of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha insulted her by saying, "Do... Read More


42 injured following Tissa-Matara road incident

Srilanka, Nov. 13 -- The number of injured following the crash at Hungama on the Tissa-Matara road rose to 42. Police reported that the crash happened when a bus and a tipper truck collided with each... Read More


Government to set guaranteed prices for big onions and potatoes

Srilanka, Nov. 12 -- Minister of Agriculture K.D. Lal Kantha said the government will purchase a kilogram of big onions from farmers at Rs. 150 and a kilogram of potatoes at a price between Rs. 220 a... Read More


Rajarata University Vice-Chancellor appointment pending

Srilanka, Nov. 12 -- The government shows no willingness to appoint a Vice-Chancellor, even though the strike demanding a permanent Vice-Chancellor for Rajarata University entered its 13th day today, ... Read More


Thalawa bus incident driver remanded

Srilanka, Nov. 12 -- The Tambuttegama Magistrate, Gayathri Hettiarachchi, ordered the bus driver arrested on suspicion concerning the bus incident at Jayaganga, Thalawa, which cost the life of a schoo... Read More


Government Medical Officers' Association warns of nationwide protest

Srilanka, Nov. 12 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) warned the government that it will launch a massive nationwide protest if steps are not taken to resolve the issues concerning ... Read More


Sri Lankan drug-carrying trawler seized in Maldives to be brought back

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- Following diplomatic-level investigations between the Maldives and Sri Lanka, the Police state that arrangements are being made to bring the Sri Lankan fishing trawler named 'Avis... Read More


29.6% of Sri Lankan women overweight says National Nutrition Survey

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- According to the National Nutrition and Micronutrient Survey (2022), nearly 1 in 3 women (29.6%) are overweight, and 1 in 8 (12.6 %) aged 18-60 years are obese in Sri Lanka. The ... Read More


Kandaketiya Pradeshiya Sabha budget defeated

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- The budget for the year 2026 of the Kandaketiya Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People's Power (NPP), was defeated today (11) by a majority of 4 votes. This... Read More