The government has decided to extend the special commodity levy of Rs. 50 per kilogram on imported sugar until December 31, continuing the levy that was originally set to expire on November 01. MORE..
5 Nov 2024 (10:10 AM)
The doctors at the Karapitiya National Hospital have launched an indefinite strike starting from 8-00 a.m. today (Nov. 5), in protest over the alleged misconduct by a specialist doctor in the hospital s oncology unit. MORE..
5 Nov 2024 (10:28 AM)
The Department of Meteorology warns that heavy showers of about 100 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Central, Uva provinces and in Kurunegala district today (05). MORE..
5 Nov 2024 (10:03 AM)
Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya alliance, Gampaha District Parliamentary candidate, Entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera states that the current government lacks a progressive vision and simply continues the policies of previous administrations. MORE..
5 Nov 2024 (10:47 AM)
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has voiced suspicions of a possible plot to assassinate her, similar to the politically motivated assassination of her husband, the late Vijaya Kumaratunga. MORE..
5 Nov 2024 (3:44 PM)
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has withdrawn the writ petition filed on his behalf with the Court of Appeal seeking an order to prevent his arrest. MORE..
5 Nov 2024 (5:00 PM)