Army troops deployed to hospitals as health strike cripples services
Army personnel have been deployed to ensure that daily functions at hospitals remain uninterrupted after a series of strikes were ...
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Japanese Finance Minister to visit Sri Lanka
Minister of Finance of Japan, Shunichi Suzuki is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 11-12 January ...
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces while several spells of ...
Investigation into intrusive stop and search of 2 youths by police after public outcry
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles says he has ordered that an investigation be initiated into the ‘intrusive stop and search’ ...
Sri Lanka just short of 2023 tourism target but arrivals up by 106.6%
Sri Lanka has just barely missed its 1.5 million tourist arrivals target set for 2023, despite seeing a record number ...
New Zealands Auckland is the first major city to ring in 2024
Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2024, with thousands cheering a fireworks display sprouting from New ...
Two people injured, several vehicles damaged after 2 trees collapse
Two individuals were injured and 08 vehicles were reported damaged in Kandy this morning (Dec.27) after two trees collapsed. According ...
Human trafficking to Myanmar: CID identifies three suspects
Three persons who had been engaged in the trafficking of Sri Lankans to Myanmar had been identified through investigations carried ...
Ukraine war: New Christmas date marks shift away from Russia
For the first time since 1917, Ukraine is celebrating Christmas on 25 December. The move is more than just a ...
Agricultural modernization program to be expedited for tangible outcomes
President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake has issued directives to all relevant authorities to expedite the implementation of the agricultural modernization program. ...
