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Postal workers to resume duties today; Fingerprint attendance from Monday

24 Aug 2025

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Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said Postal workers have agreed to resume duties from 4.00 pm today (24) following discussions with union representatives and said that from Monday, fingerprint attendance systems will be introduced at the operations and administrative divisions of the central mail exchange.

Applications open for 1,408 primary grade medical officer posts

24 Aug 2025

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The Ministry of Health has called for applications to appoint 1,408 doctors who have completed their internship as Primary Grade Medical Officers.

Opposition accuses Govt of weaponizing law in Wickremesinghe arrest

24 Aug 2025

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Opposition parties today held a joint press conference in Colombo strongly condemning the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accusing the government of weaponizing the law to suppress political opponents.

CAA raids cinema canteens in Colombo over overpriced goods

24 Aug 2025

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Following public complaints that products were being sold above the marked price, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted raids recently at three cinema canteens in Colombo.

Doctors’ exodus continues 2,500+ leave the country: GMOA

23 Aug 2025

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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that Sri Lanka’s health sector is facing a severe crisis, with more than 2,500 specialists and doctors leaving the country in the wake of recent economic and political instability.

MR condemns Ranil’s imprisonment as political revenge

23 Aug 2025

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today expressed his disappointment over the imprisonment of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, describing it as an act of political revenge.

Coal company chairman cannot escape probe by resigning: FLSP

23 Aug 2025

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An immediate investigation must be launched into the chairman of the opposition-linked coal company, as he cannot be absolved of responsibility merely by resigning from his post, Education Secretary of the Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) Pubudu Jayagoda said.

Train services cancelled and rescheduled due to coastal line maintenance

23 Aug 2025

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Several train services have been cancelled and rescheduled today ( 23) and tomorrow (24) owing to essential maintenance work on the Coastal Railway Line, the General Manager of Railways, Ravindra Pathmapriya said.

Special security program for cargo at BIA amid postal strike

22 Aug 2025

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Aspecial security program is being developed to safeguard cargo waiting at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) due to the ongoing postal strike, Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation announced.

Postal workers on strike will not receive salaries: Postmaster General

22 Aug 2025

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The salaries of postal workers currently engaged in strike action will not be paid this month, Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara said.

Govt. mulls dog orphanages instead of sterilisation programmes: Vets

21 Aug 2025

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The Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animals has raised concerns over renewed discussions on establishing dog orphanages instead of strengthening sterilisation programmes.

Dark mode on screens harmful for eyes, Says expert

20 Aug 2025

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The dark mode (negative contrast display) feature on digital screens does not protect the eyes; it mainly helps reduce battery consumption and extend the device’s lifespan, Consultant Optometrist Jayamini Edirisinghe said.

Govt. to launch concessionary loan scheme for young agri and industry entrepreneurs

20 Aug 2025

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The government has decided to introduce a concessionary loan scheme for young entrepreneurs in the agriculture and industry sectors, Cabinet Spokesman and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.

SLMA opposes Govt move to allow cannabis cultivation

20 Aug 2025

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The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), the academic body representing the nation’s medical professionals, has strongly opposed the government’s recent decision to allow foreign companies to cultivate cannabis in Sri Lanka.

Dark Mode on Screens Harmful For Eyes, Says Experts

19 Aug 2025

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The dark mode (negative contrast display) feature on digital screens does not protect the eyes; it mainly helps reduce battery consumption and extend the device’s lifespan, Consultant Optometrist Jayamini Edirisinghe said.

Sri Lanka could top 2.7million tourist arrivals with promotion: Janaka Rathnayaka

17 Aug 2025

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Sri Lanka has the potential to exceed 2.7 million tourist arrivals this year if the country is strategically promoted and positioned as a global travel destination, former Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Rathnayaka said.

Nearly 20% of CEB engineers have migrated overseas

16 Aug 2025

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Nearly 20% of engineers attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have migrated overseas in recent years to secure lucrative positions with attractive salaries and benefits, CEB Media Spokesman Eng. M.H. Dhammike Wimalaratne said.

Monkey growth control:

Another field trial begins

15 Aug 2025

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A field trial of a novel small-sized loop, designed for implantation into the uterus of female monkeys to effectively prevent pregnancy, will commence in September at the TJC mango plantation in Kalawewa, Peradeniya University Veterinary Faculty Senior Professor Ashoka Dangolla said.

First-ever gem-related website in Sri Lanka launched

15 Aug 2025

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The first-ever gem-related website in Sri Lanka was officially launched today (15) in Ratnapura during the inauguration of the Gem and Jewellery Exhibition 2025 by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

August declared national breastfeeding month

14 Aug 2025

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The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has declared August as National Breastfeeding Month, with August 1–7 to be observed annually as International Breastfeeding Week. The declaration was made in conjunction with the global event celebrated in over 170 countries.