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New Cooperatives Act to strengthen movement and protect public funds

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A new Cooperatives Act aimed at strengthening the cooperative movement, closing legal loopholes and protecting the funds deposited by the public is expected to be introduced soon... Read More


25,000 patients await surgery as heart list extends to 2029

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- More than 25,000 patients across Sri Lanka are currently awaiting heart surgeries, major surgical procedures and essential medical tests, with the waiting list for some heart ope... Read More


Protect our elephants on World Elephant Day

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka marks World Elephant Day today with renewed calls to protect elephants, safeguard their welfare and promote peaceful coexistence between elephants and people. Elephant... Read More


Tangalle stray dog population nearly fully covered through sterilization drive

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A free sterilization and vaccination programme has covered almost the entire stray and community dog population in the Tangalle Municipal Council area within three months, the As... Read More


Three Hettipola motorcycle dealers fined for overcharging

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Three motorcycle dealers in Hettipola have been fined by the Hettipola Magistrate's Court for selling motorcycles above the official dealer prices and failing to display prices, fo... Read More


Rainfall expected to increase in southwest from July 28: Met Dept

Srilanka, July 26 -- The Meteorology Department has forecast a slight increase in rainfall in the south-western parts of Sri Lanka over the next few days from July 28. Issuing its general weather for... Read More


Referendum needed on Supreme Court judges' tenure: Namal

Srilanka, July 26 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa said any proposal to extend the tenure of Supreme Court judges should be decided by the people through... Read More


Teachers' Union slams compulsory Poya Day meeting for principals

Srilanka, July 26 -- The Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) has strongly condemned the decision to hold a meeting for school principals in the Kandy education zone on a Poya Day (29), with General Secretary... Read More


Special arrack price increased by Rs. 20

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The price of a 750 ml bottle of special arrack has been increased by Rs. 20, the Sri Lanka Distilleries Company said. The company said the price increase was due to higher produ... Read More


New Animal Welfare Bill: Rs. 250,000 fine, two-year jail for animal cruelty

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Those convicted of animal cruelty could face fines of up to Rs. 250,000, imprisonment for up to two years, or both, under Sri Lanka's long-awaited Animal Welfare Bill, which has ... Read More