Govt. to recall retired doctors & specialists to address shortage of medical professionals
The Government has decided to recall retired doctors and specialists for service on contract basis, Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella […]
Policeman who attempted to help in the release of ‘Harak katta’ allegedly left the island
The Police Constable who had allegedly aided the failed attempt by notorious criminal figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias ‘Harak Kata’, […]
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets drop by 4.4% in Aug. 2023
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets stood at USD 3,598 million in August 2023, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) […]
Sri Lanka announces $10 bn local bond swap deal ahead of IMF visit
Sri Lanka has accepted offers to exchange about $10 billion worth of defaulted local debt for new bonds, the Finance […]
Train services on coastal line disrupted as train collides with van
A Colombo-bound train has collided with a van at an unprotected level crossing at Thalpitiya in Wadduwa, disrupting train services […]
SL Army to provide security for railway stations & passengers
The Sri Lanka Army has been summoned to provide security to railway stations and passengers, the Sri Lanka Railway authority […]
Strike paralyses railway services, over 20 trains cancelled
A trade union action by the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Association (LOEA) has disrupted train services with at least 20 train […]
Sri Lanka liberalises access to medical education
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the establishment of three Private Medical Colleges (PMC) in Sri Lanka, according […]
Man falls to death from train
A man has fallen to death from a moving train today (12) while traveling on the hood of the train […]
Dilith Jayaweera enters the political arena
Chairman of the Derana Macroentertainment company and media mogul, Dilith Jayaweera, has officially announced his decision to enter politics today […]