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MPs begin signing no-confidence motion against Power and Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Members of Parliament have begun signing the no-confidence motion against Minister of Power and Energy, Kumara Jayakody, sources from the Opposition Leader's office said today. ... Read More


1,000 cataract patients to receive surgery on March 21-22

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A special programme to restore vision to 1,000 patients suffering from cataracts will be carried out on March 21 and 22, National Eye Hospital Director Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara sai... Read More


Motorists urged to verify identity of vehicle when refuelling

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Department of Motor Traffic has requested motorists to produce either the Vehicle Revenue License, the Vehicle Registration Certificate, the Vehicle Insurance Certificate or... Read More


75 mm showers expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Showers exceeding 75 mm are expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, as well as in the Ampara District, the Department of Meteorology said. Accor... Read More


Sri Lanka faces 5,000 undiagnosed TB cases: Health officials

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Sri Lanka continues to battle a significant number of undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) cases, with around 5,000 patients yet to be identified, health officials warned today. Dr. P... Read More


Government moves to regulate online marketplaces and deliveries

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The government would soon implement strict regulations on online businesses and courier services to safeguard consumers, Minister of Trade and Commerce Wasantha Samarasinghe sai... Read More


Power interruptions may become necessary, Minister tells Parliament

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody told Parliament that power interruptions could become unavoidable in the future despite the government's efforts to maintain a continuous electri... Read More


No Parliament sessions tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Business Committee of Parliament has decided not to convene Parliament tomorrow as Wednessdays have been declared as a holiday by the government. Parlaiment sessions had be... Read More


Public transport to be restricted on Wednesdays

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Public transport services in Sri Lanka will be limited on Wednesdays declared as government public holidays, Essential Services Commissioner General Prabath Chandrakeerthi said ... Read More


Schools to operate four days a week amid fuel crisis

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- All government and government-approved private schools will operate only four days a week until further notice due to the ongoing global fuel crisis, the Education authorities h... Read More