Politics
Tuberculosis on the rise in Kandy: 50 cases reported so far in 2024
The Chief Medical Officer of Kandy, Dr. Pasan Jayasinghe revealed that around 50 tuberculosis (TB) patients have been diagnosed within...
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Inland Revenue, Customs, and Excise tax arrears are under Rs. 90 billion – Commissioner General
The Commissioner General of the Excise Department M.J. Gunasiri has dismissed claims of significant arrears in three major government revenue...
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Passport issuance limited; apply only for urgent needs Immigration Dept
The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration says that the issuance of passports will be limited due to the limited...
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Govt s cannabis investment plan- 30 parties express interest, projects to be based in Mirigama and Kandy
State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama says the government expects to attract an investment of around USD 1.5 billion...
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Govt. plans to import 47 drugs under Indian monopoly, health professionals allege
The Academy of Health Professionals alleges that the Minister of Health has reportedly submitted a Cabinet paper in order to...
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Ex-Special Forces soldier arrested with Ice drugs, ammo in Minuwangoda
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has apprehended a former soldier of the Sri Lanka Army s Special Forces Regiment...
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INS Mumbai to dock in Colombo for three-day visit, strengthening Indo-Lanka naval ties
Indian Navy s frontline warship INS Mumbai will arrive in Colombo on 26 August 2024 on a three-day visit, the...
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India and Sri Lanka conclude regional military exercise Mitra Shakti
The 10th edition of the annual bilateral exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’ between the militaries of India and Sri Lanka, aimed to...
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Words Used at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions
From left, Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images;J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press Speakers at the Democratic National Convention used more than 109,000 words over...
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Inland Revenue Department warns public of fake tax collectors
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a warning to the public regarding a surge in fraudulent activities involving individuals...
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