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Dengue virus shows different nature than previous instances

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The dengue virus currently spreading in the country shows a somewhat different nature than previous instances, Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni said. The deputy minister ... Read More


Ministry directs full syllabus completion for A/L candidates

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a statement clarifying the number of school days scheduled until August 7 for students sitting the... Read More


Container truck stolen from Kelanimulla vehicle yard

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- A container truck theft has been reported from the Kelanimulla area. A complaint was lodged with the Mulleriyawa Police on June 8, stating that a container along with a lorry ha... Read More


Sri Lanka cuts daily vehicle imports spending to $3.9mn

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Sri Lanka has managed to bring down its daily spending on vehicle imports to around US$3.9 million after introducing measures to curb import demand amid ongoing economic challeng... Read More


Minister Lal Kantha vows not to give up political power easily

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Agriculture Minister Lal Kantha says that political power, which has shifted from one class to another after centuries, will not be given up easily. Speaking at the annual confe... Read More


Heavy rain expected across several provinces

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Department of Meteorology says that rain is expected in several parts of the country today as well. Accordingly, fairly heavy rainfall of around 75 mm is likely in some area... Read More


JVP also responsible if Easter attacks brought Gotabaya to power - Namal

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Parliamentarian of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa says that some members of the government claim President Gotabaya Rajapaksa came to power due to the Easter ... Read More


No political promises fulfilled - Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The President of the Public Services United Nurses' Union, Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera, stated that although politicians have made various promises, none of them has be... Read More


General Suresh Sallay continues hunger strike for sixth day

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retd) Suresh Sallay, who is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo, is reported to be... Read More


Indigenous land rights to be expedited, PM tells Wannila Aththo

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- A meeting was held between Indigenous leader Uruwarige Wannila Aththo and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The discussion took place yesterday at the Parliamentary complex... Read More