Over 30, 000 tourist arrivals in first six days of August
Cumulative arrivals top 800, 000 so far this year During the first six days of August, Sri Lanka welcomed 30,…
Category: LOCAL
Sri Lanka to amend EPF Act to ensure 9% annual return to members following DDO
Cabinet green-light has been granted to amend Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act to ensure a minimum of 9 percent annual…
Health officials warn of a spreading flu due to hot weather
-Drink more water to prevent dehydration -Pregnant and elderly people asked to wear a mask in crowded places -Seek immediate…
A person consumes microplastics size of a credit card weekly: Nutritionist
A person consumes five grams of microplastic a week, which is the size of a credit card, a Nutritionist said.…
Singapore hangs third person for drug offences in little over a week
Singapore has carried out its third execution for drug offences in a little over a week, hanging a 39-year-old citizen…
Water bill increased
The gazette notification pertaining to the revision of Water Tariffs has been issued. Tariffs have been increased by a minimum…
Probe commenced over death of three-year-old boy at LRH
The Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital has commenced an investigation into the death of a three-year-old boy who died following a…
Do not meddle or change location of leopard cubs: Wildlife Dept
The Wildlife Department has requested the public not to meddle with or change the locations of leopard cubs found in…
Admiral Ravi W receives diplomatic appointment
Admiral Ravi Wijegunaratne has received appointment as Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Islamabad. The former Navy Commander is the only…
Millions in Sri Lanka Still Feel Pain of Economic Downturn Despite Nascent Recovery
Snaking lines for fuel, empty shelves in food stores, angry street protests — those were common scenes in Sri Lanka…