UN resolution on SL to be put for vote this week
Twenty-two countries have signed on as co-sponsors to a revised UN resolution that will be voted on this week, extending…
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Delay in energy sector reforms: WB warns SL, calls for pruning of public service
The World Bank has warned parliament over Sri Lanka’s continuing failure to implement urgently required energy sector reforms. The WB…
Ayurveda docs on warpath to win back discontinued service allowance
Government Ayurveda Medical Officers yesterday threatened to launch a countrywide agitation and strike unless their additional service allowance is restored. The Joint…
Surge in calls via national mental health helpline
Sri Lanka’s national mental health helpline has received 19,000 calls recorded during the past nine months alone, the National Institute…
Justice Minister: Penal Code amendment on corporal punishment not yet law
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has said the proposed amendment to Section 19 of the Penal Code, concerning corporal punishment of…
Maintenance work at Sigiriya unveils secrets of ancient fountain system
Maintenance work at Sigiriya had shed new light on the functioning of its ancient fountain system, the Central Cultural Fund…
ASPI crosses 22,000 for the first time
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) surpassed the 22,000-point mark for the first time…
Sabina Yousaf crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025
Sabina Yousaf was crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025 at the grand finale held on Thursday (03), earning the right…
BASL surprised by police attempt to invalidate lawyers’ car passes, asks IGP for clarification
The BASL expressed confidence that the existing system of issuing passes would continue unchanged, emphasising their role in day-to-day legal…
Another majestic young jumbo struck down by train and dragged for about 100 metres
A wild elephant was struck and killed by a fuel train on the Eastern Railway Line between Habarana and Hatares…