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Police constable cites mental exhaustion

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A constable at the Aluthgama Police station departed from duty after recording a formal note stating that continuous work without rest caused him severe mental distress. Reports ... Read More


Consumer groups call for controlled price on domestic gas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A controlled price for domestic gas is being requested by consumer organisations from the government, pointing out that such regulation is essential due to frequent inconsistencie... Read More


Postal charges set to increase

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Department of Posts has announced a significant revision of postal rates, effective from tomorrow (9). According to the new schedule, the minimum postage rate for a standard ... Read More


Reforms and digitalisation of Excise Department discussed.

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- A discussion regarding revenue collection, structural reforms, and the modernisation of the Excise Department took place recently at the Presidential Secretariat, presided over by ... Read More


Reforms and digitalisation of Excise Department discussed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A discussion regarding revenue collection, structural reforms, and the modernisation of the Excise Department took place recently at the Presidential Secretariat, presided over by... Read More


Sujeewa proposes probe into substandard coal imports

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- All institutions and officials involved in the importation of substandard coal should be summoned before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), according to Samagi Jana Balaw... Read More


Police constable hospitalised after being stabbed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A police constable was admitted to the Dickoya Base Hospital early this morning (07) with serious injuries after being attacked with a sharp weapon by a fellow officer while sleep... Read More


Nationwide strike of Radiologists called off

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The planned nationwide strike scheduled for the day after tomorrow was called off after the transfer of Dr. Charles Nugawela, who served as the Acting Deputy Director of the Malig... Read More


Construction worker dies after falling with concrete mixer

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A 24-year-old man died yesterday (06) after being trapped under a concrete mixing machine while working on a two-story building in Kalutara. The victim, identified by police as W... Read More


Mother and daughter die following electrocution

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A 46-year-old mother and her 13-year-old daughter passed away after being electrocuted, according to police reports. The police stated that the incident occurred in the Navanaliy... Read More