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Namal arrives in Parliament on prison bus

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa arrived at Parliament in a prison bus today to participate in parliamentary sittings. T... Read More


El Nino may increase human-elephant conflict, Wildlife DG warns

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The ongoing El Nino conditions could increase the risk of wild elephants roaming into human settlements in search of food and water, Director General of Wildlife Ranjan Marasingh... Read More


University lecturers to strike tomorrow, FUTA says

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- University lecturers have decided to launch a one-day strike tomorrow (9), the Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) said. FUTA Secretary Senior Lecturer Charud... Read More


Education key to promoting equality and mutual respect: PM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Education is the most powerful tool to create public understanding of mutual respect and equality, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Educa... Read More


New education reforms to focus on inclusive education: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The new education reforms will place greater emphasis on inclusive education to ensure that no child is left behind and that all students receive equal educational opportunities,... Read More


Family doctor system must not threaten free healthcare

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The proposed introduction of a family doctor system in Sri Lanka should be implemented in a manner that strengthens, rather than undermines, the country's free healthcare system,... Read More


Private-sector employees to get online railway season tickets from October 1

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Sri Lanka Railways will introduce an online facility for private-sector employees to obtain monthly railway season tickets from October 1, through the official seat reservation w... Read More


Railway Controllers Union supports Sept. 17 strike

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Railway Controllers Union has announced its support for the token strike scheduled to be launched by the Railway Joint Trade Union Alliance from midnight on September 17. Th... Read More


Cabinet approves new Bill to combat organised crime

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of a new draft Bill aimed at preventing and combating organised crime in Sri Lanka. The decision was taken at the Cabinet m... Read More


Colombo Marathon 2026 to be held on September 13

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The "Colombo Marathon - 2026" international marathon competition will be held at Galle Face Green, Colombo, on September 13, in conjunction with the 50th National Games. The com... Read More