State veterinary surgeons launch token strike
The State Veterinary Surgeons’ Association commenced a token strike this morning (9), citing alleged interference by the Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture...
Vesak pardon blunder: Minister warns of prior incidents
A special investigation is underway into the release of an inmate from Anuradhapura Prison who was not included in the list of prisoners...
Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound aid ship
Israeli forces seized the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen and towed it to Israel, the Foreign Ministry said late Sunday, adding that the activists...
Pharma sector urges swift action to avert critical medicine shortage
As Sri Lanka faces a worsening shortage of essential medicines, the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) has urged the Ministry...
Mbappe, Olise score as France beats Germany to secure third place in UEFA Nations League
Kylian Mbappe led France to a UEFA Nations League consolation before Spain and Portugal play the final on Sunday. The Real Madrid star...
Chamal Rajapaksa likely to be arrested over alleged fraudulent compensation claim
Chamal Rajapaksa, a former minister and senior member of the Rajapaksa family, is listed to be questioned by the police in the coming...
Rare Blue-and-Yellow Macaw stolen from Dehiwala Zoo worth over Rs. 500,000
A blue-and-yellow macaw, valued at over Rs. 500,000, has been stolen from a cage at the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens on the night...
Sugar importers warn tax hike will hit consumers
Sugar importers have warned President Anura Kumara Dissanayake against any move to increase the current import tax on sugar, arguing that such a...
Auditor General faults NSB over $9 m loan to private firm in Maldives – Sunday Times report
The Auditor General has found fault with the National Savings Bank (NSB) for extending a US$ 9 million loan to a private tourism...
