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Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships awarded to 300 students across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships were awarded to 300 Advanced Level school students from all 25 districts across Sri Lanka by Prime Minister, (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya,... Read More


Vehicle imports slowing down

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Following the relaxation of import bans in 2025, the initial massive wave of vehicle imports is slowing down due to heavy buying, new laws and market saturation, Customs Director... Read More


GMOA to meet on Wednesday to decide way forward

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) will meet in Colombo on Wednesday to take a decision regarding the trade union action taken by its members, Assistant Secretary... Read More


Namal urges Govt to listen to doctors, think of patients

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged the Government to address the demands of doctors and other professionals, stressing that public we... Read More


'High death toll of cancer patients largely due to late-stage detection'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni said that nearly 100 new cancer patients are identified daily in Sri Lanka, while around 40 lives are lost each day, noting that cance... Read More


Bus owners risk losing route permit if drivers, conductors are on drugs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Authorities will take tough action against public transport drivers and conductors using narcotics, implementing measures that include the cancellation of route permits and drivi... Read More


Govt to revisit Protection of Occupants Bill

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Supreme Court yesterday terminated proceedings relating to five Special Determination petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Protection of Occupants Bill... Read More


Dry weather to persist

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-central and North-... Read More


President AKD thanks Pakistan PM as Colombo hosts India-Pakistan match, ensuring the game we all love continues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after confirmation that the much-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match i... Read More


Youth killed as Police open fire on fleeing van in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A 17-year-old youth from Vadukottai has died after police opened fire on a vehicle during a pursuit in the Kayts police division this morning (10). The incident began near the A... Read More