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GMOA warns of imminent TU action over Health Ministry’s ‘authoritarian conduct’

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that Sri Lanka’s free health and patient treatment services are in serious jeopardy due to...

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China pledges stronger cooperation with Sri Lanka under new five-year plan

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong on Tuesday underscored China’s commitment to innovation, openness, and shared development under its upcoming 15th Five-Year...

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Farmers slam government criteria for big onion purchases

Farmers’ organisations across the country have voiced their objections over the criteria introduced by the government for purchasing locally produced big onions, alleging...

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Germany tells Sri Lanka to expedite reforms to attract European investment

Germany’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Felix Neumann, has called on Sri Lanka to accelerate bureaucratic and regulatory reforms to attract higher levels...

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Arrest warrant issued for NPP MP Jagath Manuwarna

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (29) issued an arrest warrant against National People’s Power (NPP) Jagath Manuwarna for failing to appear in...

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World Bank warns of flaws in Govt’s Aswesuma beneficiary system

The World Bank has raised serious concerns over the Sri Lankan government’s implementation of Aswesuma, the country’s flagship Social Security Programme, citing the...

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Sri Lanka’s visa-free promise falters amid legal complications

Sri Lanka’s much-anticipated visa-free scheme for 33 countries is facing delays as the government awaits clearance from the Attorney General’s Department, amid ongoing...

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Teachers’ unions say government education reforms lack transparency and planning

The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has raised serious concerns over ongoing education reforms, highlighting that no formal documentation regarding the programme has been...