Dengue drive in 74 areas of 13 districts as cases pass 105,000 and deaths reach 79
A special dengue prevention programme will run from 9 to 14 November in high-risk areas, the National Dengue Control Unit said.
Radio presenter’s ‘Colombothota Puranaya’ book lost in court to translator Padma Edirisinghe
Lecturer Hinidum Sunil Senevi lost a case brought by translator Padma Edirisinghe over a book built on her work and had to…
Only one tax cut since 2024 as most levies rise
The higher income tax-free threshold is the only effective tax reduction in Sri Lanka since September 2024, while most other taxes were…
Welimada deputy principal accused of beating girl, 12, surrenders
A Welimada deputy principal accused of beating a 12-year-old Grade 7 girl with a broom handle surrendered to police and was released…
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13,000 nurses to be recruited over three years, minister says
The government plans to recruit 13,000 nurses between 2027 and 2029, subject to Finance Ministry approval, Health Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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Litro gas for Laugfs cylinders under discussion: Deputy Minister
Deputy Trade Minister R. M. Jayawardena says talks are under way on supplying Litro gas to Laugfs cylinders if Laugfs stops its…
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Sri Lanka cricketers face cap of three franchise leagues a year
Sri Lankan cricketers would play in no more than three franchise leagues a year, including the LPL, under rules proposed by a…
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More World & DiasporaUAE cuts petrol prices by 5.5 percent, ending three monthly rises
UAE petrol prices fall by AED 0.24 per litre from 1 November while diesel drops by AED 0.05, which affects the many…