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Sajith stresses neutrality over Iranian ships issue

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Sri Lanka prioritises international conventions and remains committed to a neutral stance concerning the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict and the presence of Iranian ships. Oppo... Read More


Substandard coal not affecting Norochchalai is a moot theory....insists expert

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Allegations that Sri Lanka imported coal of lower quality than required have already gained significant public attention. Despite repeated assurances from the Government that s... Read More


Mujibur Rahman suggests government consult former US ambassador

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Questions regarding the ending of the Middle East war should be asked from the former American Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, by the current government led by the Preside... Read More


Around 1,800 leptospirosis patients reported in 2 months

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Around 1,800 patients with leptospirosis (rat fever) were reported during the elapsed time of the year, says the Epidemiology Unit. Specialist Doctor Thushani Dabarera stated t... Read More


4 Department of Motor Traffic officials remanded

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodhagama ordered four officials from the Department of Motor Traffic, including a former Assistant Director, to be remanded until March 20. ... Read More


Food prices set to rise at midnight

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Food and beverage prices will increase across the country starting at midnight today, March 11, according to the All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners' Association. Under the... Read More


Court orders bodies of Iranian sailors from Dena to be handed over to Iranian Embassy

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Galle Main Magistrate, Samira Dodangoda, ordered the Director of the Galle National Hospital today(11) to release the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors to officials of the Irania... Read More


Economic surveillance committee convenes

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Economic Surveillance Committee met to safeguard Sri Lanka's economic stability and citizen welfare against external pressures, following a proposal by President Anura Kumar... Read More


Man dies after falling from private bus

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- A man died from severe injuries after falling from a private bus he boarded at the Massala Junction area on Galle Road in Beruwala. Beruwala Police state the incident occurred a... Read More


Three arrested with heroin and ice

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Three suspects were taken into custody with a stock of heroin and 'Ice' during a special operation conducted by officers of the Kahathuduwa Expressway Interchange unit yesterday... Read More