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500 receive free cataract surgeries at Gampola Hospital

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A total of 500 patients affected by the recent Dithwa cyclone received free cataract surgeries during a special two-day programme held on February 28 and March 1 at the Gampola D... और पढ़ें


CPC compelled to release over 5.2 Mn litres of fuel

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has released over 5.2 million litres of fuel by 9.44 a.m. today in response to panic buying, its Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said. Addressing... और पढ़ें


Opposition Leader calls for urgent meeting of Opposition parties on Middle East crisis

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, has convened an urgent meeting of all opposition party leaders and MPs to discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Oppo... और पढ़ें


Over 13,000 dengue cases reported in two months

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Sri Lanka has logged a total of 13,416 dengue cases so far this year, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said. According to Community Physician Specialist Dr. Prasheela Sam... और पढ़ें


Government to act tough on those hoarding fuel: Minister

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody warned that legal action will be taken against individuals for hoarding stocks of fuel unnecessarily and against fuel stations if fuel i... और पढ़ें


BIA, Mattala ready for emergency landings if requested: Minister

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilake said today the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and the Mattala Airport are prepared if any flight to the Middle Eas... और पढ़ें


Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high as $100 after U.S. and Israeli... और पढ़ें


How Sri Lanka Is responding to the Israel-Iran conflict

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Colombo, March 1 (Daily Mirror) - As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, Sri Lanka has launched a broad set of diplomatic, aviation, economic and welfare measures to manag... और पढ़ें


Panic buying triggers long fuel queues

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Long fuel queues were seen in many areas despite assurances from authorities that adequate fuel stocks are available and there is no shortage. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel Published b... और पढ़ें


Iran prepared for 'all scenarios' including Khamenei's death: parliament speaker

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Iran has prepared for "all scenarios," including the way forward, after the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following US and Israeli strikes, its parliament's spea... और पढ़ें