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Five new radiation machines purchased, but patients still await treatment

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Five linear accelerator radiation machines were purchased for provincial hospitals under the intervention of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Health Minister Nalinda Jayatis... Read More


Price of 50kg bag of local and imported cement increased by Rs.100

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The price of both local and imported 50-kilogramme cement bags has been increased by Rs.100. This latest price revision is expected to take immediate effect across retail markets... Read More


President calls for compassion, coexistence and equality in Deepavali message

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his Deepavali greetings to the Hindu community, describing the festival as a celebration of light overcoming darkness and knowledge... Read More


Monks and residents continue Satyagraha despite court order

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- A group of Buddhist monks and laypeople continued their Satyagraha protest in Anuradhapura, despite a court order requiring them to leave the sacred area around the Ruwanweli Maha... Read More


Rienzie Arseculeratne PC to contest Bar Association Presidency

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- President's Counsel Rienzie Arseculeratne, the current Deputy President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), is set to contest for the position of President of the Associat... Read More


Prime Minister calls for unity and compassion in Deepavali message

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has described Deepavali as a celebration of light overcoming darkness and good triumphing over evil, saying the festival offers an opportunit... Read More


Premadasa urges public to draw on Deepavali values to uphold justice and rights

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the public to embrace the message of Deepavali by standing against oppression and injustice, protecting people's rights and workin... Read More


Three injured after tree falls on vehicles at Nawagamuwa Pattini Devalaya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Three people were injured after a tree fell on three vehicles parked at the car park behind the Nawagamuwa Pattini Devalaya. The injured individuals were admitted to hospital for... Read More


Fourth and final body recovered after Deniyaya drowning incident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The bodies of all four youths who went missing after being swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Raja Ella stream in the Bewaraliya area of Deniyaya have now been rec... Read More


Fire at boat in Galle fisheries harbour brought under control

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The fire that broke out on a boat at the Galle Fisheries Harbour this afternoon (08) was completely brought under control. The fire started on a boat parked at the harbour's boat... Read More