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Dr. Vajira Dissanayake resigns as Sri Lanka Medical Council President

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- Dr. Vajira Dissanayake has tendered his resignation as the President Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC). In a letter addressed to Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Dr. Dissana... Read More


CEB trade unions suspend planned strike, continue work-to-rule

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- Several trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to temporarily suspend the strike that was scheduled for tomorrow (25) in protest against the government's ... Read More


Indian High Commissioner meets MR

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha met former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his residence in Medamulana today. The High Commission said in a post on X that they discussed vari... Read More


QR system to introduce for fertiliser subsidy distribution to tea smallholders

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- The Plantation and Community Infrastructure Ministry said that a QR code system will be introduced from Friday (26) to distribute fertiliser subsidies for tea cultivation. The in... Read More


President meets South African President

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in the United States to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, met South African President Cyril Rama... Read More


MPs occupy official residences in Madiwela for nominal monthly rent of Rs.2,000

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- It was revealed today that approximately 111 Members of Parliament are residing in official housing units at the Madiwela housing scheme, paying a nominal monthly rent of just Rs.... Read More


Bimal proposes Rs. 5,000 for students after A/Ls to engage in recreational activities

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake today proposed that students who complete their Advanced Level examinations be granted Rs. 5,000 to engage in recreational activities such as ... Read More


Electronic NIC to be launched by mid 2026

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- Digital Economy Minister Eranga Weerarathne announced today that the government is planning to issue the Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) by the middle of next year. Add... Read More


President meets Donald Trump's Special Envoy for South and Central Asia

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in the United States to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with President Donald Trump's Spec... Read More


Foreign employment insurance compensation increased to Rs. 2 million

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- The insurance compensation paid to a worker employed abroad in the event of death while on duty has been increased to Rs. 2 million, The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SL... Read More