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Government prioritises primary healthcare strengthening to rackle rising NCD threat

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has said that strengthening primary healthcare remains a core priority under the government's health policy, as Sri Lanka wor... Read More


Gayle named brand ambassador as LPL gears up for 2026 return

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has appointed West Indies cricket icon Chris Gayle as the Brand Ambassador for its upcoming sixth season, scheduled for 2026. After the cancellati... Read More


AI job demand in South Asia, including Sri Lanka, surges 75% Faster: World Bank

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The World Bank has highlighted a rapid rise in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) skills across South Asia, including Sri Lanka, noting that this trend is beginning to influ... Read More


Two Australian women cricketers 'touched inappropriately' in Indore

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- It is learnt that the concerned players were walking to a cafe at Khajrana Road, which is roughly three kilometres from their hotel when a motorcyclist committed the offence Two... Read More


No decision yet on driving license fee revision: DMT Commissioner General

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Depatment of Motor Transport (DMT) Commissioner General Kamal Amarasinghe has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding a revision of driving license fees this yea... Read More


Body found near Adani Terminal at Colombo Port

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- The Colombo Port Police have launched an investigation after a body was discovered in the sea near the jetty of the Adani Terminal at Colombo Port, following a tip-off. The identi... Read More


Vehicle loans surge to Rs. 1.16 trillion in first half of 2025 - Central Bank

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced that by the end of the first six months of 2025, financial institutions in the country had granted a total of Rs. 1,161 billion (appr... Read More


Scientists causing environmental harm through inventions: Environment Secretary

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- Environment Ministry Secretary K.R. Uduwawala said that, in general, scientists are contributing to environmental damage through their new inventions. Speaking at the Presidential... Read More


Proposed Indo-Lanka bridge may open door to smugglers: Mahanayake Thera

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- Mahanayake of the Malwatta Chapter Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera said Sri Lanka is already facing the threat of smuggling of contraband goods and narcotics by se... Read More


Court awaits Customs' decision on release of detained BYD vehicles

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeal that the stance of Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) regarding the release of detained BYD vehicles belonging to John Keells CG ... Read More