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Asgiri Anunayaka Thero raises concerns over declining recognition of Maha Sangha, culture and history

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Anunayaka Thero of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Wedaruwe Upali Thero, stated that there is widespread concern at present over the lack of proper recognition given to the Maha... Read More


14 arrested for stealing ancient Buddha statue in Kahapathwala

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Mawathagama Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection with the theft of a Buddha statue of ancient value from a temple in Kahapathwala. Police launched an investigation foll... Read More


Sixth Development Officer on hunger strike hospitalized

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Another Development Officer who was staging a hunger strike opposite the Presidential Secretariat has been hospitalized. Accordingly, six officers who were part of the hunger str... Read More


Israel to expel Doctors Without Borders from Gaza

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Israel announced on Sunday it would bar the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders from operating in the Gaza Strip after the group refused to hand over a list of its P... Read More


Health Ministry to resolve issues faced by transferred doctors when enrolling children into schools

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has decided to intervene to resolve issues faced by doctors who have been transferred, during the admission of their children into new school... Read More


Health Ministry to intervene to resolve issues faced by children of GMOA members during school admissions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has decided to intervene to resolve issues faced by children of members of Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) during school admi... Read More


Four arrested for assaulting police officers during drug raid in Maha Oya

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Four individuals have been arrested by the Maha Oya Police on charges of assaulting police officers who were conducting a drug raid. According to police, a team of officers from ... Read More


Ginger prices soar amid supply shortage

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Prices of ginger in the local market have surged sharply, according to vegetable traders in Hatton. Wholesale traders report that while fresh ginger previously sold at prices bet... Read More


Gazette issued amending regulations on night shift hours for female workers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- A Gazette notification has been issued granting permission to employ women as sanitary workers and food service attendants during night-time hours. The regulations have been issu... Read More


Police open fire at lorry in Kilinochchi after driver ignores orders

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Police opened fire at a lorry in Tharmapuram, Kilinochchi after the driver continued to drive without complying with police orders. Police attempted to stop and inspect a lorry t... Read More