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Decision taken to increase medical assistance granted through President's Fund

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A decision has been taken to increase the medical assistance grants currently provided through the President's Fund and also to relax the existing stringent criteria to disburse ... Read More


17-year-old driver killed, two arrested after police open fire on van in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A 17-year-old youth has been killed and two other individuals arrested after Kayts Police opened fire at a vehicle that failed to comply with orders to stop for inspection in the... Read More


VRS applicants oppose trade union action over CEB reforms

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A group of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) who have applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has stated that they are opposing the decision taken by elec... Read More


Govt to make changes to senior posts in several state institutions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The government is expected to make changes to several top positions across state institutions in the coming days, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has confirme... Read More


Prices of fish increase as protest launched by seine-net fishermen continues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Prices of fish in the local market have reportedly increased following a protest launched by traditional fishermen demanding the government lift the ban on the use of winch machi... Read More


T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup with a hamstring injury he suffered during their opening game against Ireland on Sunday. Although he co... Read More


Sri Lanka makes significant strides in global corruption index

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Sri Lanka has recorded a notable improvement in its global standing on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today (10) by Transparency International. According ... Read More


Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Dharshana Medawatte, an Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. Published by HT Digital Content Servi... Read More


Sri Lanka on alert over Nipah virus amid increase in tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Health authorities are taking special precautionary measures regarding the spread of Nipah virus, which has been reported in several countries including in India and Bangladesh, ... Read More


Sri Lanka to implement special security measures for India-Pakistan World Cup game

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The government will implement a special security arrangement for the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter scheduled to be played in Colombo on February 15, Cabinet Spokesperson... Read More