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Decision-making should reflect people's needs: Minister Abayaratne

Colombo, Oct. 26 -- In order to make the best decisions at crucial moments when working for the people, we need a vision for the future. When we take action, we must carefully weigh the pros and cons,... Read More


Scientists causing environmental harm through inventions: Environment Secretary

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- Environment Ministry Secretary K.R. Uduwawala said that, in general, scientists are contributing to environmental damage through their new inventions. Speaking at the Presidential... Read More


Teachers, principals warn of strike over extended school hours

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- The Teachers and Principals Trade Union Alliance has strongly opposed the government's decision to extend school hours by 30 minutes under the proposed education reforms set to tak... Read More


Spike in panic attacks reported among young women and schoolgirls

Colombo, Oct. 21 -- Health professionals have raised concerns over a rising number of panic attack cases reported among young women and schoolgirls across the country, Government Medical Officers' Ass... Read More


Police report mandatory for election nominees, Says Namal

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has announced that a police report will be mandatory for anyone seeking party nominations... Read More


Train derails near Ihala Kotte, disrupting upcountry line

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- An intercity express train traveling from Kandy to Colombo Fort at 3:00 pm derailed near Ihala Kotte Railway Station today, the Railways Department said. According to the departm... Read More


Train derails on Kelani Valley Line; services restricted to Kosgama

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- A train travelling from Colombo Fort to Avissawella derailed between the Kosgama and Avissawella Railway Stations at around 6.45 p.m. today, the Railways Department confirmed. Th... Read More


Doctors' Union warns of mismanaged drug supply despite government assurances

Colombo, Oct. 12 -- Although the Health Ministry and the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) have repeatedly assured that Sri Lanka's drug shortage will be completely resolved by early 2026, an ov... Read More


Rs. 757.4 million in dividends from state enterprises handed over to treasury

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- A total of Rs. 757.4 million in dividends from state-owned enterprises under the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development was handed over to the Treasury in Parliamen... Read More


PUCSL to review 2025 electricity tariff proposals tomorrow

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will hold a public consultation tomorrow (8) on the proposed 2025 electricity tariff revision. The session, titled "3rd Electri... Read More