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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


Digital Transformation Units to be established in government institutions

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish dedicated Digital Transformation Units in government institutions to coordinate and manage digital transformation initiatives. T... Read More


Health reforms must move beyond projects and paperwork: Expert

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Sri Lanka needs to move away from a healthcare system dominated by bureaucracy, workshops and policy documents and focus more strongly on practical results for the public, health... Read More


Metro bus fleet to reach 172 as service expands nationwide

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- The government plans to expand the Metro Bus Service to 172 buses by the end of this year or early next year, with the programme also expected to extend beyond the Western Provin... Read More


'Vasana' elephant to be used only for major peraheras

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- The Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya has decided to restrict the participation of its 'Vasana' elephant to major peraheras in a move aimed at protecting the animal's health and we... Read More


Pinnawala Zoo unveils three leopard cubs on World Cat Day

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Pinnawala Zoo marked World Cat Day with a special educational programme featuring the public debut of three leopard cubs born at the zoo. The programme, held on August 17, 2026,... Read More