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MPs to wear pink in parliament to mark breast cancer awareness

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has directed all Members of Parliament to wear pink or pink-shaded attire tomorrow, 22 October, in observance of Global Breas... Read More


"No changes to Suwa Seriya hotline or ambulance colours"- Health Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed that there will be no changes to the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service. Speaking in Parliament today (21 October), the Minister ... Read More


Baddegama records highest rainfall in Past 12 hours at 167 mm

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The Baddegama area recorded the highest rainfall in the past 12 hours, ending at 6 a.m. today, with 167 mm, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported. Other areas also experi... Read More


UNP creates new post; Harin Fernando tasked with political unity

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The United National Party (UNP) has announced the creation of a new key position with immediate effect. Former Minister Harin Fernando has been appointed as the Deputy Secretary... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa in Korea to Promote Cultural and Religious Ties

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa visited Seokwangsa Temple (Seok Wan Sa Viharaya) in Bucheon, South Korea, where he sought blessings from Ven. Yeong-Dam Lim, President of the Korea-China ... Read More


NDCU warns of increased dengue risk amid ongoing rains

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has warned of a heightened risk of dengue outbreaks due to ongoing rains across Sri Lanka. So far, over 40,000 dengue cases have been rep... Read More


Gold prices fall by Rs. 5,000 after reaching record highs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A significant decline in gold prices was recorded in the local market today (21), following a sharp increase over the past week. The price of a pound of gold has dropped by arou... Read More


No decision to stop lawyers and doctors from using car passes - Minister Nalinda Jayatissa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today that the government has not taken any decision to remove the identification passes displayed on vehicle... Read More


Imported vehicle prices drop up following Japan price cuts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The prices of imported vehicles in Sri Lanka have fallen by up to Rs. 1.5 million, following a reduction in vehicle prices in Japan, according to Vehicle Importers Association of... Read More


Suspect 'Gampaha Baba' leads police to 50 buried T-56 bullets hidden in PVC tube

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A cache of 50 live T-56 bullets concealed in a PVC tube was recovered by officers of the Kelaniya Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau, according to police. The recovery was... Read More