The government has had to allocate an additional Rs. 220 billion in 2026 to fund basic salary increases granted to doctors and the entire public service, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (9:00 PM)
A clarification has been issued regarding reports claiming that compensation cheques issued for houses that were destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah cannot be encashed. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (10:10 PM)
An individual engaged in a hunger strike staged by a group of Development Officers in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding permanent employment, has been hospitalized. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (7:00 PM)