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Tug-of-war delays cancer treatment equipment for five years

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The procurement of advanced cancer radiation treatment machines for Sri Lanka's public health system has been delayed for nearly five years, putting the lives of thousands of can... Read More


Over 16,600 people affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A total of 16,647 people from 4,241 families have been affected by adverse weather conditions reported across several districts of Sri Lanka from 6.00 p.m. on August 3 to 6.00 a.... Read More


Water supply to be restored within next few hours

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said the temporarily suspended water supply will be restored within the next few hours following the resolution of an emergen... Read More


2027 school exam dates announced

Srilanka, Aug. 24 -- The Examinations Department has announced the dates for the major school examinations scheduled to be held in 2027. Accordingly, the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held ... Read More


Anuradhapura supermarket fined Rs. 200,000 over uncertified electrical cords

Srilanka, Aug. 24 -- The Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 200,000 on a supermarket in Anuradhapura for displaying electrical cord reels for sale without the required Sri Lanka... Read More


SLPP to strengthen grassroots campaign ahead of elections: Namal

Srilanka, Aug. 24 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said the party would strengthen its grassroots engagement by visiting communities across ... Read More


PUCSL sets higher solar-storage payments

Srilanka, Aug. 24 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has introduced higher feed-in tariffs for renewable energy projects equipped with battery storage, as the authorities seek to ... Read More


Sri Lanka to strengthen management of shark fishing industry

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources Ministry has initiated a programme to strengthen the management of Sri Lanka's shark fishing industry in line with international stand... Read More


Namal leaves FCID after six-hour statement

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today after recording a statement for nearly six hours. Rajapaksa arrived at the F... Read More


Gazette notification on deploying elephants for Peraheras soon

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Environment Ministry is preparing to issue a Gazette notification establishing a mechanism to regulate and deploy captive elephants for Peraheras and other cultural and relig... Read More