Dry spell No effective measures taken despite prior knowledge

Government incurs loss of Rs 78 million due to a failed project for the construction of a radar system provided by the World Meteorological Organization

One scanning machine at BIA entrance removed

The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd (AASL) had taken measures to remove the scanning machines from the entrance of the Departure Terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport to ease security measures.

Harin and Manusha go before Supreme Court against SJB

The two Ministers are seeking a declaration that they have not ceased to be the Members of Parliament, and that they continue to be and shall remain Members of Parliament

Code for breastfeeding should be strengthened – Top Medical Expert

Asserting that she resisted sponsorships for events from the milk powder industry, former President of Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians Dr. Ramya de Silva said that the code for breast feeding should be strengthened since there are loopholes in the current one.

Over 182, 000 individuals have left for foreign jobs this year Authorities warn public not to fall prey to fake job opportunities overseas

There is a high demand for countries like Canada, New Zealand and Europe to apply for foreign employment

If specialists continue to leave SL, we will have to hire foreign specialists: AMS

Sri Lanka may have to bring down specialist doctors from overseas in the next couple of years if the specialist doctors continue to leave the country, a

Six arrested over killing of man accused of raping underage girl

The girl’s mother informed her brother about the abuse, leading him and another individual to assault the accused

Dry spell experienced in Wilpattu and Yala sanctuaries

Wild animals in the Wilpattu and Yala National Parks have a fair share of the prevailing dry weather ravaging through several districts in the country.

Disbanding of Katkolam Army Camp in Point Pedro Residents stage protest

Protestors submitted a memorandum addressing the matter to the Army Commander of the Army Camp

Director says only post-mortem can determine cause

The Hospital Director affirmed the hospital staff carried out their duties diligently during the delivery process

Extended dry spell expected in SL until end September - Met. Dept.

The South West Monsoon, from May to September, has failed to deliver adequate rainfall this year

Nearly 60,000 Dengue cases, 38 deaths so far - Health Ministry

Central and North-Western Provinces have recorded the second and third highest number of dengue cases

Health Ministry and SLMC Clash over Illegal Migration Actions

In the backdrop of numerous medical specialists leaving the country, the Health Ministry and Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) have failed to reach consensus on actions to be taken against the doctors who have migrated illegally.

Channel Eye secretly sold to Lyca mobile: NPP

State owned Channel Eye had been secretly sold to VIS Broadcasting (Pvt.) Ltd. for Rs 250 million per month effective for six months from June 30, National People’s Power (NPP) alleged yesterday.

Colombo National Hospital goes dark?

Several operating theatres of the Colombo National Hospital experienced a minor power failure yesterday (14) affecting the hospital services including surgeries.

School girl trapped between two walls rescued

A seven-year-old school girl, who was trapped between two walls of a Kalutara school, was rescued safely by the Kalutara Municipal Council’s fire department officers yesterday.

Five Govt. Departments corrupt to the hilt: Minister

The volume of corruption at five state institutions - Sri Lanka Customs, Excise Department, Motor Traffic Department, Inland Revenue Department and Sri Lanka Railways - is so enormous that the state revenue can be increased by 50 percent by digitizing their activities to curb errant practices, a Minister said yesterday.

Medical negligence claims life of newborn at Anuradhapura Hospital

At the time of delivery the baby had fallen onto the floor

SL to emulate Indian Aadhaar digital identity system: Sagala

Trade will be conducted based on this new system in two years’ time

171,781 people from 13 districts affected due to dry weather: DMC

Some 171,781 people belonging to 51,641 families in thirteen districts have been affected due to the dry weather conditions prevailing in the country, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Ranjan who sat for second year degree exam in prison succeeds

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake has successfully passed the second year examination in Bachelor of Arts in Youth Empowerment and Development from the Open University of Colombo.

Why Govt. not recovering Rs.16 billion lost in sugar scam

United Republican Front (URF) leader Patali Champika Ranawaka asked yesterday why the Rs.16 billion undue profit earned by seven importers in the 2021 sugar tax scam is not recovered by the government despite recommendatio

73 medicines fail quality tests in 2023

A total of 73 drugs have so far failed quality tests in 2023, according to the Medical Supplies Division of the Health Ministry. Of the drugs that failed quality tests, 45 were manufactured in India, while 17 drugs were locally pro

Looking into possibility of conducting O/L at Grade 10: Minister

Says foundation should be laid for the next generation to choose their future direction after A/L

SL border control on high alert as surge of human smuggling cases thwarted at BIA

Sri Lanka border controlling authorities have put their sleuths on high alert at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) as a growing trend of human smuggling cases was seen in the last few weeks and having detected 102 such attempts this year from January 1st to date.

Japan, SL signs MoU to expedite de-mining

A Memorandum of Understanding to provide monetary aid to accelerate the de-mining process in the North was signed between Japan and Sri Lanka on Saturday (12). The Japanese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki signed the MOU during his visit to Jaffna The Japanese government would provide monetary assistance to the Sri Lankan government for a period of one year to proceed with the de-mining programme. Ambassador Hideaki inspected

Licence fee for musical shows, films increased

The licence fee for public exhibitions such as films (local and foreign), stage dramas, musical and performing shows has been amended through a Gazette Extraordinary issued by the Ministry of Mass Media.

Sabry underlines the need for data-based research to guide government policymaking

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has underlined the importance of data-based research to guide government policymaking, noting that if such practice had been followed, particularly in regard to the economy, Sri Lanka would have averted the c

House Arrest system proposed to alleviate Prison congestion

The current population stands at a staggering 29,000

Total non-performing loans of all banks reach Rs 1.4 trillion

Banks and depositors will be saved anyhow: State Minister of Finance