NMRA resumes price controls; 350 drug prices reduced
The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has reduced the prices of 350 medicines used for a range of conditions including childhood illnesses, cancer, diabetes and hypertension, its Chairman, Consultant Physician Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama said today. He announced the move during…
Ministers meet crisis hit local big onion farmers
A discussion aimed at formulating a systematic programme to address the issues faced by local big onion farmers was held this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat. It was held under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land…
Marikkar questions STF security provided for Minister Wijepala
Opposition MP S. M. Marikkar accused the government of maintaining a duplicitous policy on security arrangements for lawmakers. He claimed the government argues that assigning security personnel to MPs poses a threat to national security, while at the same time…
Nov 21: Basil wanted in Court on the Same Day as the Nugegoda Rally
Founder of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa is due to appear before the Matara Magistrate’s Court on Friday, November 21, in connection with a case involving the alleged illegal acquisition of land using Rs. 50 million in…
Rare Dugong rescued off Mannar coast
A Dugong dugon was found entangled in a fishing net in the coastal waters of Vidattaltivu, Kattalampiddy, in the Mannar District of the Northern Province on November 11, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Local fishermen who discovered the…
Sri Lanka greets lucky French couple as milestone two millionth arrivals
Sri Lanka welcomes two millionth tourist for 2025, signalling strong rebound in arrivals. Sri Lanka on Monday marked a major milestone in its post-crisis tourism recovery, welcoming its two millionth visitor for 2025 — a French couple who arrived at…
Trincomalee incident : Police issue clarification
Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification statement regarding a video currently circulating on social media platforms, showing a commotion that occurred during the installation of a Buddha statue in Trincomalee. According to the Police, a complaint was made to…
Another ugly incident targeting a tourist : Suspect arrested
A 32-year-old resident of Kurunegala has been arrested for engaging in an indecent act in front of a group of foreign female tourists. The arrest comes after a video circulating on social media shows a driver of a three-wheeler allegedly…
Saudi issues Postal Stamp to mark Saudi – Sri Lanka 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Saudi Post (SPL) has issued a commemorative postal stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan…
Sri Lanka launches GEW 2025 with national unity and entrepreneurial spirit
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya joins participants partners and organizers for a group photograph at the GEW Sri Lanka 2025 Sri Lanka officially launched Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 under the inspiring theme ‘Together We Build,’ commencing a nationwide celebration…