Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)
RS. 2 TRILLION CAPITAL SPENDING IN FOCUS AS GOVERNMENT PRESENTS THIRD BUDGET
The government will present its maiden third Budget for 2027 today, with a major focus on capital expenditure allocations, the *Daily Mirror* learns. An informed government source said the total allocation for capital expenditure in the Budget would...
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ONLY 20KM OF COLOMBO’S 469KM DRAINAGE NETWORK UPGRADED SINCE 2014 – MINISTER
Only around 20 kilometres of Colombo’s 469-kilometre canal and drainage network have been upgraded since 2014 to cope with heavy rainfall, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. Speaking at the weekly Cabinet decisions press...
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Excise offence to be struck off
The Government has also decided to remove excise offences from the Schedule to the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill. President’s Counsel Sanjeeva Jayawardena, appearing for five entities representing the excise industry, drew the Court’s...
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Vraie Balthazar should resign or should be removed : Marikkar
Whilst highlighting that Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazar has failed to carry out her duty of getting drains of Colombo City cleaned despite prior warnings of heavy rain, opposition MP S. M. Marikkar yesterday said she should resign from the post or...
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Statutory rape YOUNG FATHER GETS TEN-YEAR RIGOROUS IMPRISONMENT REDUCED TO TWO YEARS
In a rare move that prioritises an offender’s reformation and rehabilitation over a lengthy custodial sentence, the Court of Appeal has reduced a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed on a young man convicted of raping his girlfriend when she...
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WEST ASIAN CRISIS LANDS CASH STRAPPED SRILANKAN AIRLINES IN FURTHER TURBULENCE
The West Asian crisis, coupled with the resulting surge in fuel prices, has placed the cash-strapped national carrier, Srilankan Airlines (SLA), under further strain, with the authorities compiling a report on financial losses caused by the conflict...
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UL 503 INCIDENT TRIGGERS FRESH MEASURES AGAINST BIRD STRIKES
In the wake of the latest bird strike which damaged the jet engine blades of Srilankan Airlines flight UL 503 bound to London, airport authorities, along with the relevant stakeholders, have stepped up action to ensure aviation safety against possible...
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SOUTH ASIA AGING FASTER, SRI LANKA THE FASTEST
South Asia which once boasted of boosting growth with its rising working age population is now ageing fast with Sri Lanka bound to cross the aged threshold fastest, according to a World Bank report launched yesterday. The report titled ‘Demographic...
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1983 communal riots back in political limelight
The 1983 communal riots, which are widely regarded as the immediate trigger for Sri Lanka’s three-decade-long civil war, have come back into the political limelight, with 50 government MPS seeking a parliamentary inquiry into the incident. In a motion...
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CRIMES BILL
Special Determination petitions are mounting before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, with petitioners raising concerns that several provisions could undermine fundamental rights,...
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Tusker Mahasen still missing as search continues
The tusker Mahasen remains missing, with efforts continuing to establish his whereabouts, while a senior Wildlife Department official has cautioned that his absence for more than three months does not necessarily mean that something untoward has...
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LAUGFS CONSUMERS
For nearly three months, customers have faced difficulties securing LAUGFS Gas cylinders, leaving households frustrated and placing additional pressure on distributors and dealers struggling to meet demand. The shortage has raised concerns about the...
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KEY ECONOMIC REFORM BILLS STUCK AT UNDERSTAFFED LEGAL DRAFTSMEN’S DEPT.
By NISHEL FERNANDO M any draft laws, including the new State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Act, have got stuck at the Legal Draftsman’s Department, casting doubt on the government’s plan to pass the SOE legislation by the end of the year, according to...
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SRI LANKA'S INDIRECT TAXES ARE AMONG THE HIGHEST IN THE WORLD
Sri Lanka’s Indirect taxes exceeds all regional countries and even higher than OECD countries Likely to shrink economic activities and increase inflation. Consumption taxes amount to 12 percent of GDP. This means that the Government takes (on...
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SRI LANKA DRENCHED: OVER 10,000 PEOPLE AFFECTED
Sri Lankans woke up to stormy weather yesterday after a bout of rainfall experienced overnight, and experienced flash floods, water-logged areas and tree falls. Cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ triggered heavy rainfall that lashed 12 districts of the country,...
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SRI LANKA WALKS DIPLOMATIC TIGHT ROPE
Sri Lanka is attempting to balance its diplomatic relations with the United States while remaining prepared to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, with around 21 Iranian oil tankers reportedly stranded just outside the country’s territorial...
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Special vulnerable military units to track tuskers due to rising threats
Special military security detachments will be deployed to monitor the movements and migratory routes of vulnerable wild tuskers in high-risk areas, following a joint decision by the Wildlife Department and the Tri-forces to strengthen elephant...
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WHERE IS MAHASEN ?
The absence of the tusker Mahasen for the past three months does not necessarily mean that something bad has happened to the elephant, a senior Wildlife Department official said, explaining that wild elephants can roam vast areas and remain unseen for...
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NGOS, PUBLIC INVITED TO PAY FINES AND FREE ELIGIBLE PRISONERS
Claiming that a total of 1,454 prisoners are currently behind bars in Sri Lanka due to their inability to pay fines, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara said yesterday that the government is willing to accept offers from...
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PROPOSED ANTI-TERROR BILL MORE DANGEROUS THAN PTA
Under Clause 37, a Magistrate’s power to discharge a suspect would effectively be taken away – Hisbullah PSTB significantly expands the powers of law enforcement officers to arrest and search suspects - Hisbullah Definition of terrorism in the Bill...
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GEOPOLITICAL PRESSURE, AMONG OTHERS, SUSPECTED
Sri Lankan observers see geopolitical influence, among others, behind the withdrawal of China Merchants Port Holdings from a $392 million joint venture to develop a major logistics hub at Sri Lanka’s main seaport in Colombo, which is a leading...
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SRI LANKA’S NEW ANTI-TERRORISM BILL IS A FAMILIAR CAGE WITH A NEW NAME
When the National People’s Power (NPP) government swept into office in 2024, it carried a mandate that many Sri Lankans had waited decades to see fulfilled: the abolition of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a law that had haunted the island’s...
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NEW CRIMES BILL RAISES QUESTIONS OVER PEOPLE’S LIBERTY
A new Bill titled the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill was gazetted by the Government, seeking to strengthen Sri Lanka’s legal framework to combat organised criminal groups. The proposed legislation introduces tougher penalties for serious offences,...
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HIGHER COURT SAVES MAN FROM 12-YEAR JAIL TERM
The Court of Appeal has set aside the conviction and 12-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed on a man for grave sexual abuse, holding that the medical evidence and other circumstances of the case raised a reasonable doubt about his guilt. The...
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THREE FOREIGN FUEL SUPPLIERS SEEK WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM MINISTRY TO SET PRICES FREELY
Three foreign companies - Lanka Indian Oil Company, RM Parks and Sinopec- await formal communication from the Energy Ministry to decide on fuel pricing for their supply in the local market amid fluctuations in the world market, an informed source said.
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SRI LANKA’S RISING BLACK ECONOMY AND CORRUPTION?
Physical cash (notes) in circulation has seen an unusual increase Volume of digital payments has now surpassed the nominal GDP Corrupt systems distribute wealth to elites while regular people struggle with basic needs, high inflation, joblessness An...
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Govt. rushes to amend prison attire rules for monks
In what appeared to be a sign of succumbing to public outrage and pressure from the Maha Sangha over the stripping of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera of his robe, the Government is rushing to amend the laws and regulations relating to the prison...
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Former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama remanded until conclusion of trial
Former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after allegedly evading court proceedings, was ordered to be remanded in custody until the conclusion of the trial by...
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FUEL SHORTAGE?
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has reduced its daily diesel issuance by 45%, from around 965 metric tons in January to 535 metric tons at present Lanka IOC (LIOC) had significantly reduced its fuel supplies compared to February this year Fuel queues...
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ONE YEAR ON: UPCOUNTRY RAIL DISRUPTION TAKES A TOLL ON TOURISM
The continued disruption of services along the country’s scenic upcountry railway line has taken a toll on the tourism sector, affecting both visitor numbers and the overall travel experience, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan...
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U.S. MUM ON CONCERNS OVER IRANIAN VESSELS STRANDED OFF SRI LANKA
In response to a query whether concerns had been raised regarding Iranian vessels stranded off Sri Lankan waters, the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, while asserting that substance on the private diplomatic communications would not be commented on, said the...
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GOVT. URGES PUBLIC TO CUT FUEL USE SWITCH TO EVS
The Government has urged the public to cut fuel consumption, avoid peak energy-demand periods and switch to more fuel-efficient vehicles, including electric vehicles, as Sri Lanka moves towards cleaner energy sources. Minister of Energy Anura...
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U.S. ISSUES DAMNING REPORT
Many investors wary over NPP leadership’s mixed reaction on market openness Govt’s institutional capacity or investment attraction limited despite positive rhetoric Policy implementation on foreign investments is inconsistent Takes note of delay...
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Next IMF programme depends on macro economic stability
Amidst uncertainty about the Government’s next move after the current IMF (International Monetary Fund) programme with politicians across the divide expressing different views, an IMF spokesperson said the international lender’s focus is to bring the...
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U.S. EMPOWERS SL NAVY FOR NUCLEAR DETECTION
I n the wake of Middle East tensions, the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD), partnered with the Sri Lanka Navy for a five-day workshop September 21–25 to...
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SL SELLING FUEL LOWER THAN
Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) Managing Director K. Raghu said the company was seeking a revision of the retail prices of fuel since the current prices were lower than even the minimum international market prices . He said LIOC was procuring fuel...
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22ND AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION: ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST
Acentral issue in the debate over Sri proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has been the retirement age and tenure of Superior Court judges, with arguments focusing on judicial independence, the retention of experienced judges and the possible...
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AFTER 22A, NPP GOVT TO BEGIN WORK ON NEW CONSTITUTION
Formal initiatives to be made next year Fate of PC system to be decided Past constitutionmaking proposals would be studied to explore whether they could be incorporated into the NPP’S thinking We have to discuss among our selves first The vote on...
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WHAT IS THE 22ND AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
The much-awaited Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution is set to be debated in Parliament this week, with the second reading of the Bill scheduled to continue on Friday (25), following the Supreme Court’s determination that the proposed amendment...
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22A TO BE APPROVED BY PARLIAMENT ON FRIDAY
FSpeaker says Supreme Court has further determined that the provisions of the “Judicature” (Amendment)” Bill are not inconsistent with the Constitution and may be passed by the simple majority of the Parliament A record 67 petitions seeking a Special...
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Sri Lanka holds clues to a 500-millionyear-old Earth
Ahuge ancient rock structure has been found deep beneath Sri Lanka, giving scientists new clues about the island’s geological history more than 500 million years ago. The research has been conducted by Gaoshan Guo of the Paris Institute of Earth...
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GOVERMENT CONSIDERS ALLOWING PRIVATE FIRMS TO SET FUEL PRICES
Minister says government will conduct its monthly fuel price review at the end of September, based on fuel import costs The government is examining legal options to allow private fuel distributors to set their own prices within a specified upper and...
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INTERPOL NOTICE ISSUED ON BASIL RAJAPAKSA
INTERPOL has issued a blue notice on former minister Basil Rajapaksa following a request by the Criminal Investigations Department as authorities step up efforts to trace and bring back individuals wanted in connection with ongoing legal proceedings,...
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TOBACCO FOR LIFE? NO
Aproposal to create Sri Lanka’s first Tobacco-free Generation could prevent everyone born from 2010 onwards from ever legally purchasing tobacco, as health advocates warn of the long-term human and economic cost of tobacco use. The proposal, backed by...
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JUDGES LIABLE FOR INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court has dismissed three appeals filed by associations representing judicial officers, holding that judges of the High Court, District Courts, Magistrates’ Courts and Labour Tribunals are liable to pay income tax and that Advance Personal...
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Sextortion: Don’t pay, don’t panic
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has urged the public to remain vigilant against sextortion, an online crime where perpetrators threaten to share intimate images or videos unless victims meet their demands. Sextortion can...
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FACING GOVERNMENT NO THREAT: PRESIDENT
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government is not facing any threat and that the public rallies being held across the country are aimed at building a strong people’s movement to support the country’s development. Speaking at a public rally...
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MORE NATIONAL PARKS MAY CLOSE AS HEAT WAVE THREATENS WILDLIFE
More national parks could be temporarily closed if the prevailing heat wave and prolonged dry conditions intensify, as wildlife authorities struggle to protect animals from increasingly harsh weather conditions. The warning comes after the Wildlife...
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GRENADES BECOME WEAPON OF FEAR: AVAILABLE FOR AS LITTLE AS RS. 10,000 20,000
Recent incidents have raised concerns that explosives are used in disputes involving organised crime HDARSHANA and grenades are increasingly being used by organised criminal groups to threaten rivals and settle disputes, raising concerns among...
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PRESIDENT CANNOT EXERCISE EXECUTIVE POWER FOR SELF-INTEREST: SUPREME COURT
The Supreme Court, while invalidating the Presidential pardon granted to Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera by former President Maithripala Sirisena, has stressed that the President exercises the executive power...
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EXTREME WEATHER PUTS SRI LANKA’S UNIQUE WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS AT RISK
One of the major concerns is the vulnerability of species that are found only in very small geographical areas Sri Lanka’s unique wildlife, plants and ecosystems are facing growing pressure from extreme weather, with droughts, floods, landslides,...
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LET TAX BE COLLECTED,
Sri Lanka’s tax administration recorded a strong revenue performance in 2025. The Inland Revenue Department collected Rs. 3,221.55 billion against an estimate of Rs. 3,093.45 billion, achieving 104.14 per cent of the target. Advance Income Tax,...
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WHERE HAVE OUR FISH GONE?
Sri Lanka is witnessing a significant decline in its stocks of small pelagic fish, including sardines, sardinellas and anchovies, with the standing stock of pelagic species now estimated at only around 20,000 tonnes in the surveyed waters, according to...
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MEGA DEVELOPMENT WORK TO BEGIN IN EVERY DISTRICT FROM 2027 - PRESIDENT
The Government is to launch mega development work across all districts next year, with Rs. 2 trillion allocated for capital expenditure and Rs. 2 billion provided for each district secretary to address priority of local development needs, President...
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AUSTRALIA, SINGAPORE, FRANCE AND U.S.
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of accepting a Rs. 100 million bribe in connection with a transaction involving the purchase of Airbus aircraft,...
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Probe against Speaker SENIOR PARLIAMENT STAFF SUMMONED TO CIABOC
S everal senior Parliament officials have given statements to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with a complaint filed against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne by former Secretary General of...
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SRI LANKA LOSES OVER US D 20 MN AS ICC MOVES CHAMPIONS TROPHY TO INDIA
D espite the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee having remained hopeful that it could have convinced the International Cricket Council (ICC) to keep the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka, the country has now lost the hosting...
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SRI LANKA’S WASTE CRISIS
Sri Lanka’s growing waste crisis is raising concern over methane emissions, public health and environmental damage, with the country generating more than 10,000 tonnes of municipal waste every day and around 55% of it being disposed of in open dumps....
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THREE JUDGES FACE BRIBERY COMPLAINT OVER X-PRESS PEARL
Acomplaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against three Supreme Court judges over allegations that their actions resulted in nearly US$999 million in compensation that was due from the...
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SRI LANKA RANKS THIRD MOST GLOBALLY FOR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Sri Lanka has the third-highest number of public holidays of any country in the world, according to a new analysis from the Pew Research Center, behind only Myanmar and Bangladesh. The report, published February 12, found that Sri Lanka will observe...
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SRI LANKA HAS TO PAY MORE FOR VACCINES
With the latest categorisation of Sri Lanka as an upper-middle-income country under the World Bank criterion, the health authorities will lose certain concessions enjoyed in the procurement of vaccines to be used under the national immunisation...
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HOW SRI LANKA CAN TURN RESOURCES INTO RICHES
Switzerland transformed from a poor, rural, and resource poor nation into one of the world’s richest countries in less than 200 years through strategic industrialization, political decentralization, and an intense focus on high-value niche...
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CHEMICAL-LADEN LORRY SUSPECTED OF POLLUTING KELANI RIVER
Achemical substance is suspected to have entered the Kelani River while a lorry transporting chemicals to a factory was being washed, according to information revealed during preliminary investigations. The incident prompted the temporary shutdown of...
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SRI LANKA’S ECONOMY NEARS PRE-CRISIS LEVEL: CBSL CHIEF
The national economy has recovered to almost its pre-crisis level following a sharp turnaround from its worst economic meltdown, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said this week, pointing to stronger public finances, improved fiscal...
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TUG-OF-WAR DELAYS CANCER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT FOR FIVE YEARS
The procurement of advanced cancer radiation treatment machines for Sri Lanka’s public health system has been delayed for nearly five years, putting the lives of thousands of cancer patients at risk, Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights...
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Sergeant loses toe after foreign university Professor’s car runs over his foot
A63-year-old professor of a foreign university has been arrested after a car he was driving allegedly ran over the toes of a police sergeant who was directing traffic during the Kandy Esala Perahera. The incident occurred on the evening of August 22...
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CANCER DRUG REPORTEDLY SOLD FOR OVER RS. 25,000 AMID SHORTAGE
An essential medicine used to protect cancer patients from infections is reportedly being sold for more than Rs. 25,000 on the black market amid a severe shortage in the country, the Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights...
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SRI LANKA BECOMES NEW TRANSSHIPMENT HUB FOR LAMBORGHINIS
Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port has become an important transit point for luxury vehicles including Lamborghinis as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt shipping routes around the Strait of Hormuz. A senior official from the Sri...
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SRI LANKA GETTING HOTTER AND HOTTER
Sri Lanka is expected to experience its temperature rising further next year than previous averages, a climatologist said yesterday. Department of Meteorology Climatologist Malith Fernando told Daily Mirror that Sri Lanka could experience its highest...
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