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Principals are ignoring Govt instructions, says PM
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya has raised concerns over government school principals continuing to collect money from parents despite clear...
IMF ties fourth loan instalment to cost-reflective electricity pricing
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set new conditions for the disbursement of the fourth instalment of its financial support package to Sri...
Kandy at risk of infectious disease outbreak following Dalada exposition, health officials warn
Health authorities have warned about the potential for infectious disease outbreaks in Kandy following the conclusion of the ‘Siri Dalada Vandana’, which drew...
Six dead, 550 hospitalized during ‘Dalada’ exposition
Six people have died and more than 550 others have been hospitalized during the 10-day Dalada Vandana pilgrimage in Kandy, according to Kandy...
Former president Ranil Wickremesinghe records statement at Bribery Commission
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (28) recorded a statement at the Bribery Commission for nearly three hours regarding comments he made about Badulla...
India rout Sri Lanka by nine wickets in tri-series opener
India women recorded a convincing 9 wicket win over Sri Lanka women in their opening cricket fixture of the Tri Nation cricket tournament...
Power struggle brews for Finance Ministry Secretary post
A contest has emerged over the next appointment to the critical post of Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, with incumbent Mahinda Siriwardana...
Govt to lose Rs. 60 billion in revenue due to tax concessions
The government is projected to incur a loss of approximately Rs. 60 billion in tax revenue following the recent revision of the personal...
