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Security-held lands in Trincomalee to be released for tourism - Deputy Minister

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- All land currently held by the security forces in the Trincomalee district will be released for tourism projects soon, Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe told Parliament to... Read More


Postal Department must become profitable: Minister

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- The Postal Department must become a self-sustaining institution, warning that if it fails to generate profit, the government may need to reconsider maintaining it with treasury fund... Read More


Delays, distrust, dynamic prices - how 'welcoming' will World Cup be?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Fifa president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly insisted that "the world will be welcome" during next summer's men's World Cup, which will be held mostly by the USA, with some matc... Read More


Shortage of dialysis needles resolved: Minister

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- Acknowledging that there has been a shortage of dialysis needles in Sri Lanka, Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today that arrangements have been made for the st... Read More


Strict Sri Lankan vegetarian passenger dies on board Qatar Airways

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- A Southern California cardiologist flying Qatar Airways from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka was denied the vegetarian meal he had ordered, then died after choking on a piece of food whi... Read More


Lawyers in Jaffna launch strike in protest against police action

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- Lawyers in Jaffna staged a strike today (Tuesday) in protest against the police, accusing them of unlawfully entering and searching the home of a lawyer without any court authorizat... Read More


Sri Lanka's growth strong but uneven, warns World Bank

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- Sri Lanka's recent economic performance has shown strong progress, but the country's recovery remains incomplete, with growth still lagging behind pre-crisis levels and poverty rema... Read More


Dengue, Chikungunya threat rises with heavy rains: PHIs

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors' Association has warned that the ongoing heavy rainfalls could lead to a rise in Dengue and Chikungunya cases. Association President Pulina R... Read More


Former Presidents' security vehicles can be returned to them if requested: Minister

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- Vehicles returned by former Presidents can be given back to them as the Presidents' Entitlement Bill which was approved by Parliament recently does not cover security details given ... Read More


Boy dies after tragic accident at Colombo Swimming Club

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- The eight-year-old boy who was critically injured in an incident at the Colombo Swimming Club has passed away, according to hospital sources. The child, identified as Master Arlan,... Read More