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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


STF recovers LTTE rocket launchers in Valachchenai

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Officers from the Aralaganwila Special Task Force (STF) camp recovered three rocket launchers suspected to have been used by the LTTE. The discovery followed a tip-off received b... Read More


SJB proposes social media restrictions for children

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Restrictions on social media access for children under the age of 16 should be implemented to ensure their digital safety. SJB Gampaha District Parliamentarian Harshana Rajakarun... Read More


Two hospitalised in lorry-container crash in Minneriya

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Two individuals were hospitalised with severe injuries following a vehicle collision in Minneriya early this morning (07). Minneriya Police report that the incident occurred on t... Read More


Faiszer presents two private member bills on divorce and Muslim marriage law

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Faiszer Musthapha, President's Counsel and MP submitted two key Private Member's Bills to Parliament, Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera, seeking to modernise Sri Lanka's perso... Read More