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Tax relief approved for imported dates for free distribution during Ramadan

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- The Cabinet approval has been granted for the proposal to grant tax relief on imported dates intended for free distribution during the Ramadan fasting festival. Dates, which are t... Read More


Four automatic passenger clearance gates to install at BIA departure terminal

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- The government has approved the installation of four automatic passenger clearance gates at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) as part of ongoing ef... Read More


Govt. approves procurement of medicines and medical supplies from local manufacturers

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- The Cabinet Ministers has approved the procurement of essential medicines and other medical supplies from the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) and local manufacturers for th... Read More


CEB updates on Lakvijaya Power Plant generators: Maintenance underway

Colombo, Dec. 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has provided an update on the status of generators at the Lakvijaya (Norochcholai) Coal-fired Power Plant. Generator No. 2 was shut down on Nove... Read More


Probe launched into inappropriate content in Grade 6 English module

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- An investigation has been initiated following the discovery of an inappropriate term referenced in the introduction of a Grade 6 English module, Education Ministey Secretary Nala... Read More


EPF services go digital with launch of online registration system

Colombo, Dec. 29 -- The online registration of institutions and members under the digitalisation of Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) services commenced today (29), marking a key step in modernising lab... Read More


NBRO clears Colombo-Kandy road at Pahala Kadugannawa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Colombo-Kandy main road at Pahala Kadugannawa has been reopened to traffic following the implementation of temporary safety measures after recent landslides, the National Bui... Read More


Govt to provide Rs. 500,000 to cyclone-hit households without assessments

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The government will provide Rs. 500,000 to each household affected by the Ditwah cyclone without conducting individual damage assessments, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wije... Read More


Showers expected in several areas; Public urged to take precautions

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A few showers are expected to occur in parts of the Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, according to the latest... Read More


Risk of Propofol shortage could disrupt major surgeries: Doctors Warn

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- There is a growing risk of a shortage of propofol infusion/injection, a key drug used for anesthesia in surgical procedures, Medical and Civil Rights Doctors' Trade Union Allianc... Read More