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Eight killed as heavy rains, landslides affect over 11,000 people

COLOMBO, Aug. 4 -- The death toll from weather-related incidents across Sri Lanka rose to eight on Tuesday (4), with more than 11,800 people affected by heavy rains, floods and landslides, the Disaste... और पढ़ें


President reviews Sri Lanka's AML/CFT readiness

COLOMBO, Aug. 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday (4) stressed the need for coordinated action by state and private sector institutions to successfully complete Sri Lanka's third Mutual... और पढ़ें


Public Officers' Salaries and Pensions Commission begins work

COLOMBO, Aug. 4 -- Sri Lanka's newly established Public Officers' Salaries and Pensions Commission officially commenced operations on Tuesday (4), with the government inviting trade unions, profession... और पढ़ें


India donates Malathion to boost Sri Lanka's dengue response

COLOMBO, Aug. 4 -- India on Tuesday (4) handed over 500 litres of Technical Malathion to Sri Lanka to support the country's efforts to combat the ongoing dengue outbreak. The consignment was formally... और पढ़ें


Judges' retirement age bill open to parliamentary challenge, says Nalinda

COLOMBO, Aug. 4 -- Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said the government's proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges will be open... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka records 18% drop in weekly dengue cases as infections top 86,000

COLOMBO, Aug. 3 -- Sri Lanka recorded an 18% decline in dengue cases compared to the previous week, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said on Sunday (2), even as the country's total caseload thi... और पढ़ें


HRCSL probes Mahara Prison unrest as multiple investigations continue

COLOMBO, Aug. 3 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has launched a special investigation into the violent unrest at Mahara Prison, deploying a three-member team to the facility as auth... और पढ़ें


4 Killed in Polpitiya landslide as severe weather batters Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Aug. 3 -- Four people who went missing after a landslide buried a house in Polpitiya, Ginigathhena, have been found dead, as severe weather continued to affect several parts of Sri Lanka, pro... और पढ़ें


President calls for consensus before constitutional reforms

COLOMBO, Aug. 3 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Monday (3) his government remains committed to abolishing the Executive Presidency and introducing a new Constitution, but cautioned that bui... और पढ़ें


Bribery Commission indicts Yoshitha Rajapaksa, Karannagoda over UK naval training

COLOMBO, Aug. 3 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed an indictment before the Colombo High Court against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President... और पढ़ें