Nearly half of Sri Lankan doctors are not aware of symptoms of autism, study finds
A recent research study has found that nearly half of doctors in Sri Lanka unaware of the symptoms of autism…
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Thundershowers expected in Western and Central provinces
According to the latest weather advisory issued by the Department of Meteorology, ongoing showery conditions are expected to remain over the…
No taxes imposed on migrant workers in 2018 budget, Foreign Employment Minister assures
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice and Foreign Employment Thalatha Athukorala stressed that 2018 budget has not imposed any tax on…
Demarcation of provincial councils expected to end by end of January, AG tells court
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court yesterday that the demarcation of provincial councils is expected to be completed before…
Three top members of National Freedom Front join SLFP
Three top members of National Freedom Front (NFF) led by parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa have joined the Sri Lanka Freedom party…
President requests striking railway workers to return to work
President Maithripala Sirisena has requested all workers engaging in the railway strike action to report for work, taking into consideration…
Train Strike: Is ‘risking the children’s future’ the right thing to do?
The Railways Trade Unions are carrying on with their strike defying all orders issued by authorities. So far among the…
Sri Lanka Child authority receives over 8,500 complaints of child abuse in 2017
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) of Sri Lanka says it has received over 8,500 complaints so far this year.…
Sri Lanka receives another 1,000 tons of rice from China for drought victims
Sri Lanka on Monday has received the second consignment of 1,000 tons of rice from China, to be distributed to…
Indian Air Force Chief visits Sri Lanka for discussions on regional security
Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa has arrived in Sri…