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Pakistani warships, submarine arrive in Colombo

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Two Pakistan Navy warships, PNS Taimur and PNS Aslat, along with the submarine PNS/M Hangor, arrived at the Port of Colombo yesterday (01) on a goodwill visit and to replenish sup... Read More


Rs. 5 bn spent annually on rabies treatment - health authorities

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Health Ministry's Director of the Rabies Control Programme, Dr. Niroshan Gamage, says that over Rs. 5 billion is spent annually on rabies treatment in Sri Lanka. He made the ... Read More


BMH Specialist team camps in Masasi as it honours Benjamin Mkapa's healthcare vision

MASASI, June 2 -- OVER 500 residents in Masasi District, Mtwara Region have been targeted by the medical outreach programme aiming at upholding the former President Benjamin Mkapas legacy on extending... Read More


Tourist arrivals into Sri Lanka rise in May

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Tourist arrivals into Sri Lanka rose 9.65% in May 2026 after a slump in the previous month, official data showed. Total arrivals in May stood at 145,745 compared to 132,919 in th... Read More


Container transport rates increased by 5%

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Container transport rates rose by 5% yesterday (1), according to the Container Transport Owners' Association. The Container Transport Owners' Association Chairperson, Sanath Manj... Read More


237 suspected meningitis cases reported islandwide

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Epidemiology Unit states that 237 suspected meningitis patients were reported from several areas of the island. Meanwhile, 33,572 dengue cases and 19 deaths occurred so far t... Read More


Sacred Kapilavastu relics begin return journey from Mahiyangana

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The sacred Kapilavastu relics and the bowl relic of the Lord Buddha housed at the historic Mahiyangana Temple premises are scheduled to be brought back to the Waskaduwa Sri Subhut... Read More


New hostel projects set to expand state university accommodation

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Fifty-five new hostel projects will be implemented to develop residential facilities for sixteen thousand students in state universities across the island. The Higher Education D... Read More


Government coordinates 1.8tri/- financing for small traders

DODOMA, June 2 -- MINISTRY of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups has coordinated the disbursement of loans worth 1.8tri/- to small-scale traders across the country between July 20... Read More


Samia set for historic Russia visit

DAR ES SALAAM, June 2 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to undertake a state visit to Russia from tomorrow to Friday at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. According to a statement... Read More