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Dunith to lead Sri Lanka 'A' for Doha tourn

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- The young leg spin all rounder Dunith Wellalage will lead the Sri Lanka 'A' team for the Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) Rising Stars T-20 tournament which will be played in West End... Read More


Rs. 500 Mn for development of dilapidated estate roads

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- Plantations and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyarathna stated that Cabinet approval has been received to allocate Rs. 500 million to repair and develop dilapidated ... Read More


Black granite Pekada found at historic Kurunegala Raja Sabha Mandapaya

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- Reconstruction work on the historic Kurunegala Raja Sabha Mandapaya (Royal Assembly Hall), which was illegally demolished by the former Kurunegala Mayor, has barely begun. However,... Read More


SL, Saudi Arabia strengthen fisheries sector collaboration

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- A discussion aimed at strengthening maritime and fisheries sector collaboration between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia took place recently at the Fisheries Ministry recently. The meet... Read More


Six fishermen further remanded for alleged drug smuggling

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Boderagama yesterday (4) ordered that the six fishermen who were arrested by the Navy in connection with the alleged smuggling of and dealing in ... Read More


UAE's State Minister here to strengthen trade, diplomatic ties

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- United Arab Emirates's (UAE) State Minister at the Foreign Affairs Ministry Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (November 4). He was to co-chair the Second S... Read More


Visiting Australian defence delegation lends SL first-hand exposure to regional strategic dynamics

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- A visiting delegation from Australia's Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC), equivalent to Sri Lanka's National Defence College (NDC), was in Sri Lanka last week. As the hig... Read More


Govt has recruited 72,000 new personnel to public service - Minister

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- "The Government has already recruited 72,000 new personnel to the public service, of whom nearly 7,000 have joined the health sector, said Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalind... Read More


Catholic Church in Sri Lanka plays crucial role in nation-building, fostering social cohesion - Minister

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka plays a crucial role in nation-building, fostering soci... Read More


Kelaniya medical specialists develop new pill to control HBP

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- The Kelaniya University Medical Faculty's Clinical Research Unit has succeeded in producing a single tablet which is a combination of three High Blood Pressure (HBP) lowering table... Read More