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National Child Protection Authority receives over 10,000 complaints in 2025
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) reports that more than 10,000 complaints were recorded in 2025.
The Director (Planning and Information) of the NCPA, Shanika Malalgoda stated that a total of 10,455 complaints were received…
GMOA raises concerns over removal of specialist posts in hospitals
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has alleged that specialist medical posts have been removed from several hospitals across the country.
Its President, Consultant Dr. Sanjeewa Thennakoon stated that political…
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay files writ petition challenging arrest and detention
Former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, through his attorneys, challenging his arrest and detention by the Criminal Investigation Department…
Indian Govt. waives customs duty on petrochemicals till June 30
The central government on Thursday exempted a wide range of critical petrochemical products till June 30th, in light of the ongoing war in the Middle East and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains.
The exemptions, effective…
President-IMF delegation discuss fifth and sixth review under EFF programme
The visiting delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (02) to discuss Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic reform programme and progress under the…
Special committee appointed to monitor and manage drinking water shortage
A special operations committee has been appointed to monitor and manage the ongoing drinking water shortage by the Chairman and General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.
The move comes in response to rapidly…
Open warrants issued for Shamindra Rajapaksa, Kapila Chandrasena’s wife over Airbus bribery case
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (02) has ordered the issuance of open warrants for the arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, a former board member of SriLankan Airlines and son of former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, and Priyanka Niyomali…
No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka from Indonesia earthquake
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has been recorded at 6:48 a.m. Indonesia time today (02) in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups, confirmed the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated.
The major offshore…
Prices of multiple food items to increase from midnight today
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that the prices of several food items will be increased with effect from midnight today (31), following the recent electricity tariff hike.
Accordingly, the prices of ‘Fried…
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko to visit Sri Lanka
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (31).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that his visit is aimed at participating in the 11th Sri Lanka–Russia Bilateral Political Consultation…