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GMOA to continue industrial action

SriLanka, Nov. 17 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) stated that the professional action launched by doctors in all hospitals across the island will continue unabated. This was st... Read More


Tourist arrivals for 2025 pass 2 million

SriLanka, Nov. 17 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that tourist arrivals for the year 2025 exceeded the 2 million mark today (17). Published by HT Digital Content Service... Read More


SJB confirms MPs had freedom to vote on estate wage hike

SriLanka, Nov. 17 -- The General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Ranjith Madduma Bandara, stated that Member of Parliament Mano Ganesan was given complete freedom to vote in favour of t... Read More


Sri Lanka boosts global ties, attracts new investors, says Minister

SriLanka, Nov. 17 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, today (17) stated in Parliament that efforts have been made to secure new investment opportunities wi... Read More


Breakthrough 3-in-1 stroke pill backed by Sri Lankan study approved globally

SriLanka, Nov. 17 -- A pioneering global clinical trial led by Sri Lankan medical researchers has resulted in the world's first three-in-one pill that reduces the risk of stroke recurrence. This pill ... Read More


Sri Lanka to mobilise USD 300 mn financial support from ADB

SriLanka, Nov. 17 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has held discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilise USD 300 million through a series of Policy-Based Loans (PBLs) and an investment ... Read More


Workshop launched to develop Polonnaruwa district tourism plan

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The first workshop for the development of the Polonnaruwa District Tourism Plan was held recently (14) at the auditorium of the Polonnaruwa District Secretariat. The workshop pri... Read More


AG Department's legal officers reject plan for separate Public Prosecution Office

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The Attorney General's Department Legal Officers' Association unanimously passed a resolution strongly objecting to the proposed establishment of an Office of the Director of Publ... Read More


Bus carrying pilgrims catches fire

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- A bus carrying a group of pilgrims suddenly caught fire today (16) in Galkulama, Thrippane. The bus was reportedly travelling from the Gampola area towards Anuradhapura. Police ... Read More


'Leonids' meteor shower to peak tonight

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- Space scientists have announced that the largest meteor shower of the year can be observed tonight (November $16^{th}$) and into the early hours of tomorrow morning. This event i... Read More