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Tangalle Municipal Councillor Remanded for Assaulting Monk

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- A municipal council member from Tangalle was arrested on Saturday (21) for allegedly assaulting the Chief Incumbent of the Jayasumanaramaya Temple in Annapitiya, Tangalle, and a... Read More


EU signs Euro 8 Mn agreement to support sustainable economic recovery

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Government signed a grant agreement with the European Union (EU) to launch a new initiative aimed at fostering sustainable economic recovery through improved biodiversity co... Read More


Regulate private healthcare services - Consultant Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Medical and Civil Rights Professional Association of Doctors (MCPA) has urged the government to implement a proper regulatory system to state and private hospitals. MCPA pr... Read More


CEB unions continue 'work-to-rule' action, claim no discussions with government

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The 'work-to-rule' trade union action by Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees has been ongoing for 19 days, yet no responsible government official or minister has offered to... Read More


Awareness program for fishermen on avoiding drug traffickers

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Fisheries, Aquatic Resources and Marine Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar have instructed officials of the Anti-Narcotics Division to launch an awareness program, immed... Read More


Wharf clerk remanded for taking bribe of Rs. 1.045M

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- A customs wharf clerk, who allegedly accepted a bribe of nearly Rs. 1.045 million from a businessman to clear a container imported from a foreign country, has been remanded unti... Read More


Seas rough in several regions; warning issued for fishing and naval communities

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning that the sea areas off the coast from Galle to Matara and Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough or very rough at times, with w... Read More


Immigration Chief jailed for contempt of court

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Supreme Court yesterday sentenced Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Harsha Ilukpitiya to two years in prison after finding him guilty of contempt of court. T... Read More


Rs.105M corruption probe: Ex- Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal out on Bail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Former Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando, who had been arrested and remanded by the Bribery Commission, was released on bail today (23) by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bod... Read More


All CEB employee leave cancelled until further notice

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- All leave for Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees has been canceled, effective immediately. According to CEB media spokesman Dhammika Wimalaratne, a circular regarding thi... Read More