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Consultant Dr. Chandika Epitakaduwa new GMOA President

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) new executive committee for the 2026/2027 term, appointed. Consultant Docotor Chandika Epitakaduwa serves as the new Presiden... Read More


Presidential Secretariat official remanded over fake passport allegation

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Senior Assistant Secretary of the Presidential Secretariat, arrested for allegedly preparing a fake passport for an organised criminal to flee the country during his tenure a... Read More


Strong winds expected in coastal areas

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Wind speeds can increase up to 50 to 60 kilometres per hour at times in the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil, acco... Read More


Dengue epidemic passes 50,000 cases

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The number of reported dengue cases reached 50,459 this year, pushing the national count past the 50,000 threshold amid a severe outbreak. The National Dengue Control Unit repor... Read More


Avoid using plastic and polythene at dansals - PHIs

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- A large number of dansals were registered across the island in view of the Poson Poya day, according to the acting president of the Public Health Inspectors Association of Sri La... Read More


Deloitte confirms NDB fraud is Rs. 13.5 billion

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Global accounting firm Deloitte has submitted an interim report on its forensic review of the fraud within the National Development Bank. While the report remains confidential, ... Read More


42 injured as bus plunges into precipice

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- A Sri Lanka Transport Board bus travelling from Colombo to Badulla plunged into an approximately 20-foot precipice near the Diyatalawa railway crossing early this morning. Aroun... Read More


Senior assistant secretary of President's office arrested

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- A senior assistant secretary at the Presidential Secretariat was arrested by the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau on charges of fraudulently preparing a forged passport unde... Read More


Five-vehicle crash causes traffic chaos on Southern Expressway

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Five vehicles collided with each other at the 31st-kilometre post on the Southern Expressway between Galanigama and Dodangoda. The Southern Expressway Traffic Police stated that ... Read More


People need cost-of-living relief, not talk about arrests, says Namal

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa has criticised the President for focusing more on the potential arrests rather than addressing the severe cost-of-l... Read More