#Sri Lanka
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...
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...
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...
Sinopec’s mega refinery faces delays in Sri Lanka
The proposed $3.7 million oil refinery to be built by China’s Sinopec in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port is facing significant delays over multiple...
