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Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, has been further remanded until September 1 over a series of murder casesContinue Reading The post Pillayan further remanded over Eastern Province murder cases appeared…

The Ministry of Health has moved to find an immediate and permanent solution to concerns over the official uniforms ofContinue Reading The post Health Ministry moves to resolve Muslim nurses’ uniform issue appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 335 appeared first on Newswire.

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading The post Former minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrested appeared first on…

Sri Lankan exporters have been urged to prepare for new European Union packaging requirements that could affect market access forContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan exporters urged to prepare for new EU packaging rules appeared first on…

A national ‘Peace Children’s Clubs’ programme has been launched for children living in urban apartment complexes, with the aim ofContinue Reading The post ‘Peace Children’s Clubs’ programme launched for children in urban housing complexes…

The government is to launch a special programme to provide drinking water to people in districts affected by the currentContinue Reading The post El Niño: Govt plans water distribution in several districts as dry weather persists appeared…

The Sri Lanka Navy said it is continuing search operations for the missing naval officer for a fourth consecutive dayContinue Reading The post Navy search for missing officer enters fourth day appeared first on Newswire.

The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which proposes to increase the retirement age of judges, and the Judicature (Amendment) BillContinue Reading The post 22nd Constitutional Amendment, Judicature Act amendment tabled in Parliament…

Former Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Chairman Mahil Senaratne was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)Continue Reading The post Former minister Rajitha Senaratne’s brother arrested appeared…