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CID to probe unauthorised release of convict

Srilanka, June 8 -- The Presidential Secretariat yesterday requested the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to probe the unauthorised release of a convict who was not originally included in the ... Read More


Monsoon rains intensify across the country, thousands hit

Srilanka, June 1 -- Heavy rains caused by the active Southwest monsoon have triggered widespread weather alerts across the country. Disaster Management Centre sources said yesterday that thousands hav... Read More


Dengue and chikungunya at epidemic levels - SLMA doctors

Srilanka, June 1 -- Chikungunya and dengue have now reached epidemic levels in Sri Lanka and continue to spread across several districts, senior medical specialists at the Sri Lanka Medical Associatio... Read More


China, Sri Lanka sign several MoUs to enhance cooperation

Srilanka, June 1 -- China and Sri Lanka have taken steps to deepen economic and trade cooperation, signing key agreements and exploring additional investment opportunities during the eighth meeting of... Read More


National Poson Festival from June 7-13

Srilanka, June 1 -- The National Poson Festival will be held with full State patronage from June 7 to 13 in Anuradhapura and Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, on the theme, "Let the worl... Read More


"National Tax Week" from tomorrow

Srilanka, June 1 -- A "National Tax Week" has been declared from June 2 (tomorrow) to increase awareness on tax matters and to widen the tax base. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will preside at t... Read More


Govt can't grant ad hoc benefits to certain companies - Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe

Srilanka, June 1 -- The Government is taking proactive measures to reduce the manufacturing cost incurred by companies in running their businesses in the country, said Industries and Entrepreneurship ... Read More


Govt to fast-track direct procurement of medicines

Srilanka, June 1 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media yesterday unveiled plans to obtain direct assistance from foreign Governments to secure essential medicines and pharmaceutical supplies until ... Read More