Project to establish 2,000 primary healthcare centres countrywide
The Primary Care Community Centre project slated to begin shortly will establish one primary health care centre covering nearly 10,000 of the country’s population, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. “Under the first phase, 2,000 centers are…
Today’s News Digest – July 28
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. GovPay rolls out traffic…
Navy, Air Force showcase maritime strength
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“Let anyone claim credit—that’s not our concern. Our focus is on delivering results,”
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Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne remanded
Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne, who was arrested earlier today, has been remanded until 30 July. Nishantha Ulugetenne was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and remanded by the Polgahawela Magistrate’s Court. He…
Borella accident : Police reveal details of Cannabis use
The owner of the crane involved in the multi-vehicle collision in Borella today has been arrested, the Police said. According to the Police, the owner and driver of the crane are to be produced before the Fort Magistrate’s Court tomorrow. …
Digital Journalists Association of Sri Lanka launched
The Digital Journalists Association of Sri Lanka (DJASL) was launched in Colombo today, with the intention of building a collective of journalists engaged in the digital media space in the backdrop of a fast-evolving global digital media space and challenges…
Sri Lanka signs landmark agreement to enhance agricultural machinery standards
The Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), through its Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM), signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) last week (23). According to…
Namal Rajapaksa in Maldives as arrest warrant issued
MP Namal Rajapaksa, against whom an arrest warrant was issued by the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court earlier today, is reportedly in the Maldives. The Hambantota Magistrate’s Court had issued the arrest warrant after Namal Rajapaksa had failed to appear for a…
CBSL to conduct digital payments promotional campaign in Dambulla
Continuing its Digital Payments Promotion Campaign of 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has organized a promotional event in Dambulla with the participation of the CBSL Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, and other senior officials. According to a Central…