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Private sector labour shortage forces industries to recruit foreign workers: Minister

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti has said that the private sector currently has more than 400,000 job vacancies, forcing local industries... Read More


No reduction in school transport, three-wheeler fares

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Associations representing school transport service providers and three-wheeler operators have stated that they will not be able to reduce school transportation charges and three-... Read More


Rs. 80,000 bill puts Aluthgama station in the dark

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The electricity supply to Aluthgama Railway Station is set to be disconnected after the station reportedly failed to settle an outstanding electricity bill of nearly Rs. 80,000. ... Read More


Petrol,diesel prices reduced

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a reduction in the prices of selected fuel types with effect from last night (29). Accordingly, the price of Octane 92 petro... Read More


True national development requires strong values and cultural identity: PM

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka's national development cannot be measured solely by the growth of infrastructure and material resources, stressing that lasti... Read More


Govt.'s proposal for Rs 100,000 fine against child labour triggers controversy

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The government's move to dramatically increase the penalty for employing children has triggered public discussion, with a proposal to raise the fine from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 100,00... Read More


Fumigation against dengue is ineffective, harms bees and dragonflies: Entomologists

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The Association of Health Entomologists has warned that mosquito fumigation alone is not an effective strategy to control dengue and could cause significant environmental damage ... Read More


National progress requires collective effort and shared commitment: PM

Srilanka, June 28 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that national progress requires collective effort and a shared commitment from all sectors of society. She made these remarks while par... Read More


Delft, Analaitivu hospitals get Government attention

Srilanka, June 28 -- The health facilities of Delft and Analaitivu Islands have received special attention from the government following an inspection visit by Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalin... Read More


E. coli, coliform tests on 50 water sources under 'Thirasara Diyawara' programme

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Water quality tests were conducted on 100 water sources supplying 163 community water projects, while water samples from 50 selected locations were subjected to microbiological a... Read More