SLBFE offices moved from Narahenpita to Battaramulla
Several key public-facing divisions of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), which were moved to the “Mehewara Piyesa” building in Narahenpita during the previous administration, have been relocated to Battaramulla. According to the SLBFE, many complaints were lodged…
Fatal wild elephant attack caught on camera
A woman has died and another person was critically injured following a wild elephant attack in Thirappane, Anuradhapura. CCTV footage captured the moment two elephants charged at villagers after residents attempted to chase the animals away by firing at them….
Rishad writes to Health Minister over constitutional rights of Muslim women
All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Leader, MP Rishad Bathiudeen, has called for the immediate intervention of Minister of Health, Nalinda Jayatissa, to protect the constitutional rights of Muslim women employed in the public health sector in the Trincomalee District. In…
World’s first rare blood group found in an Indian woman
In a historic medical breakthrough, researchers have discovered a previously unknown blood group in a 38-year-old woman from Kolar district, Karnataka. This extraordinary finding came to light when she was admitted for cardiac surgery and her blood type was found…
Pekoe Trail Partners with Ceylon Tea Museum, advancing PPP Model and National Tourism Vision
The Pekoe Trail Organization (TPTO) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Ceylon Tea Museum, located at the starting point of Sri Lanka’s iconic 300+ km long distance hiking route. Under this partnership, hikers can purchase their Trail…
Exporters Association of Sri Lanka welcomes US tariff reduction
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka says it welcomes and commends the significant progress achieved in the trade negotiations between Sri Lanka and the United States, which have led to a reduction in tariffs on Sri Lankan exports to the…
02 Aug : Warm weather alert issued for 07 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the North-central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts. According to the department, amber alerts have been issued to 07 districts, effective until tomorrow (02 Aug). The…
US Ambassador commends Customs $1.6 Mn narcotics nab
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung praised Sri Lanka Customs officers for two major narcotics seizures with an estimated street value of USD 1.6 million. The seizures included 17.5 kilograms of hashish and cocaine—marking the first-ever interdiction of cocaine…
Urgent steps taken to fill 5,000 Police vacancies – Minister
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, says steps have already been taken to urgently fill 5,000 of the 28,000 vacancies in the Sri Lanka Police at present. Minister Wijepala said that Cabinet approval has been obtained for…
Baby born from 30-year-old embryo sets new record
A baby boy born over the weekend holds the new record for the “oldest baby.” Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrived on July 26, developed from an embryo that had been in storage for 30 and a half years. “We had…