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Doctors in Eastern hospitals launch an indefinite strike

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Medical professionals across all government hospitals in the Eastern Province commenced a strike today (13) to demand the immediate removal of the Medical Superintendent at the A... Read More


Protest against education reforms grow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A continuous satyagraha organised by the 'Adults for Children' organisation outside the Ministry of Education in Isurupaya, Pelawatta, received support from Ven. Pahiyangala Anan... Read More


CDS and NDB to streamline the dividend pay-out systems for listed companies

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), and National Development Bank PLC (NDB) have partnered to enhan... Read More


CDS and NDB to streamline dividend pay-out systems for listed companies

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), and National Development Bank PLC (NDB) have partnered to enhan... Read More


Anton Drinking Water Pipes first in SL to receive NSF lead-free certification

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Anton, a pioneer in Sri Lanka's PVC manufacturing sector for over 60 years, has announced that its drinking water pipe range has been officially certified lead-free under NSF/ANS... Read More


Body of 14-year-old boy exhumed to solve death mystery

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The body of a 14-year-old boy, who died under mysterious circumstances at the Noori Estate in Deraniyagala, Kegalle, was exhumed yesterday (12) before Avissawella Magistrate Pram... Read More


Soththi Upali's daughter further remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The daughter of the late Sothi Upali will remain in custody until January 23 following her arrest in Malabe with 20,000 milligrams of 'ICE'. Kaduwela Magistrate Aruna Indrajith ... Read More


Investigation launched into high-value mobile phone theft

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- An immediate investigation and the arrest of a suspect involved in the theft of a high-value mobile phone near Vihara Maha Devi Park was ordered today by Colombo Additional Magis... Read More


China pledges to finalise Hambanthota oil refinary within months

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath requested assistance from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to reconstruct roads, railways, and bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The req... Read More


"Withdraw the insult": Maha Sangha warns Lal Kantha

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Serious consequences await the government if it fails to take appropriate action against Minister Lal Kantha regarding his alleged derogatory comments about the Buddhist clergy. ... Read More