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Safeguard existing apparel factories before producing fabrics from banana tree bark: Sajith

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The government should focus on safeguarding the existing apparel factories first rather than focusing on producing fabrics from banana tree barks, Opposition Leader Sajith Premad... Read More


School Principal arrested over sex abuse

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The principal of a school in Koslanda in Bandarawela who had been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a ten year old schoolgirl was produced before Bandarawela Magistrate G... Read More


Global Sri Lankan Forum urges President to intervene over Suresh Sallay's health and legal rights

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Global Sri Lankan Forum (GSLF) has called on the President to urgently intervene on humanitarian grounds regarding the rapidly deteriorating health condition of the former Di... Read More


Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur arrived in Colombo on a three-day visit from June 21 to June 24. While in Sri Lanka, Assistant Sec... Read More


Businesses earning over Rs. 100,000 daily must register for VAT and SSCL from July 1st

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Nuwara Eliya District Senior Deputy Commissioner of Inland Revenue E.D. Karunaratne said that all service providers and businesses with a daily income exceeding Rs. 100,000 must ... Read More


Over 1,000 Dengue cases logged in 24 hours

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Sri Lanka recorded 1,069 dengue cases in the past 24 hours, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara said. With the latest figures, the total n... Read More


Indian expat dies while playing badminton in Dubai

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A 42-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala died after collapsing while playing shuttle badminton in Dubai, according to a report by Manorama Online. The deceased was identified... Read More


Sri Lanka Army calls for applications for Officer Cadet Courses

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Sri Lanka Army has invited applications for vacancies in the Officer Cadets Short Course (Diploma) and the Lady Officer Cadets Course (Diploma) in the Regular Force. Eligibl... Read More


Beware of fake PHIs extorting money

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors' Union has warned the public to be alert to individuals impersonating Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) and extorting money from households a... Read More


Sri Lanka reaffirms neutral foreign policy in talks with senior US Official

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to maintaining neutrality and adhering strictly to international law during discussions with Assista... Read More