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Keheliya Rambukwella produced before court

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court this morning (Feb.03). He was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday evening (Feb.02) in…

Sri Lanka to borrow USD 150mn from World Bank

The Sri Lankan government says it has made arrangements to borrow USD 150 million from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to finance the implementation of Financial Sector Safety Net Strengthening…

Health sector trade unions launch another strike

A total of 72 trade unions in the health sector have launched an island-wide one-day strike starting 6.30 a.m. today (Feb.01) urging the government to address their issues without delay, the National Movement of the Health Professionals…

Fuel prices revised

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced that fuel prices will be revised with effect from midnight yesterday (January 31). Accordingly, the price of Petrol Octane 92 will be increased by Rs. 5 to Rs. 371 per litre while…

Speaker endorses certificate on two Bills

The Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana has endorsed the certificate on two bills today (Jan 31). Accordingly, the Recognition and Enforcement of International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation Bill and the…