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2,819 nurses appointed, 76 promoted; 13,000 more to be recruited

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- The Government has appointed 2,819 trainee nurses as Grade III nursing officers to the Sri Lankan health service, while 76 Grade I nursing officers have been promoted to the Specia... Read More


Litro gas for Laugfs cylinders under discussion

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Discussions are underway on the possibility of supplying Litro gas to Laugfs cylinders to prevent inconvenience to consumers in the event Laugfs Gas Company discontinues its suppli... Read More


CAA detects 98 suspected violations in islandwide lubricant raids

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has detected 98 suspected violations of regulations governing the importation, manufacture and sale of lubricants and grease during islandwide ... Read More


Bay of Bengal depression set to become severe cyclonic storm by tomorrow

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- A depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm tomorrow (2), the Department of Meteorology warned. The system is currently mov... Read More


Dengue cases rise in seven provinces; 79 deaths reported this year

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Dengue cases have increased in seven provinces across the country due to prevailing rainy weather conditions, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said. NDCU Director Dr. Kapil... Read More


Kavantissa's herd waits to cross road without its fallen leader

SriLanka, Oct. 21 -- The loss of tusker Kavantissa appears to have changed a familiar scene at the Gatadivula-Kasikote elephant crossing in Galgamuwa, where a herd that once followed the giant tusker ... Read More


Demerit points system to come into effect from April 1

SriLanka, Oct. 21 -- The demerit points system for traffic offences will come into full effect from April 1 next year, following a six-month public awareness campaign, Commissioner General of Motor Tr... Read More


Sri Lanka moves to enforce standards for imported vehicle tyres

SriLanka, Oct. 21 -- The government has moved to introduce Sri Lanka Standards for imported passenger car and three-wheeler tyres, in a move aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring fair competition... Read More


Youth unemployment hits 17.8%, rises to 22.4% among women

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- Sri Lanka's youth unemployment rate stood at 17.8% in the second quarter of 2026, rising to 22.4% among young women, highlighting the challenges faced by youth in securing employm... Read More


Cancer patients forced to spend over Rs. 100,000 a month on drugs

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- Cancer patients are facing a severe financial burden as the unavailability of certain medicines in government hospitals forces them to purchase drugs from outside pharmacies, with... Read More