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Private company issued WoR certificates to import 38 medicines without NMRA evaluation in 2022 - COPE reveals
Private company issued WoR certificates to import 38 medicines without NMRA evaluation in 2022 - COPE reveals
It was revealed in the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that a private company named ‘Savorite’ was issued Waiver of Registration (WoR) certificates to import 38 types of medicines in 2022 without the evaluation of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA). MORE..
At least 144 people killed in Myanmar quake, state TV says
At least 144 people killed in Myanmar quake, state TV says
At least 144 people in Myanmar have been killed and 732 injured by a major earthquake that struck the country on Friday, state-run MRTV said on the Telegram messaging app on Friday. MORE..
President directs to expedite construction of Mirigama-Kadawatha section of Central Expressway
President directs to expedite construction of Mirigama-Kadawatha section of Central Expressway
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake convened a high-level meeting today (28) at the Presidential Secretariat with senior officials from the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, as well as the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing. MORE..
Emergency hotline for Sri Lankans in Thailand after powerful earthquake
Emergency hotline for Sri Lankans in Thailand after powerful earthquake
Following an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude in Myanmar that caused tremors in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with Thai authorities. MORE..
India–Sri Lanka to sign several MoUs during Modi’s visit
India–Sri Lanka to sign several MoUs during Modi’s visit
During his visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will witness the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on energy connectivity, digitization, defence, health, and grant assistance, according to the Indian Foreign Secretary. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces, districts
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces, districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for tomorrow (29) in several provinces and districts in the country. MORE..
IUSF convenor remanded over protest near Health Ministry
IUSF convenor remanded over protest near Health Ministry
Two individuals, including the convenor of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF), who were among the medical graduates arrested for protesting near the Health Ministry in defiance of a court order, have been remanded until April 04. MORE..
Colombo’s inflation climbs to -2.6% in March
Colombo’s inflation climbs to -2.6% in March
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -2.6% in March 2025, compared to -4.2% in February 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Weather advisory issued for severe lightning
Weather advisory issued for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning for several provinces and districts. MORE..
Main suspect arrested over murder of Buddhist monk in Eppawala
Main suspect arrested over murder of Buddhist monk in Eppawala
Police have arrested the main suspect in the brutal murder of a Buddhist monk at a monastery in Eppawala, Anuradhapura. MORE..
Cricketers must also abide by tax laws - Kumara Dharmasena
Cricketers must also abide by tax laws - Kumara Dharmasena
Former Sri Lankan cricketer and international umpire Kumara Dharmasena emphasizes that cricketers must comply with the country’s tax laws, stating that if taxes are required, players should adhere to legal obligations. MORE..
Thai PM announces state of emergency in Bangkok
Thai PM announces state of emergency in Bangkok
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday announced a state of emergency in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, after a strong earthquake.
A’pura hospital sexual assault case: Suspect faces identification parade
A’pura hospital sexual assault case: Suspect faces identification parade
The case concerning the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital is scheduled to be heard at the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court today (28). MORE..
Court to decide on ex-Minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s plea against arrest
Court to decide on ex-Minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s plea against arrest
The Court of Appeal has announced that a decision on whether to proceed with former Minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s petition seeking an order to prevent his arrest will be delivered on April 28, 2025. MORE..
Strong earthquake in central Myanmar, panic in Bangkok
Strong earthquake in central Myanmar, panic in Bangkok
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Myanmar, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said on Friday, while hundreds of people poured out of buildings in the Thai capital Bangkok after the tremors. MORE..
NTC Chairman resigns, becoming third official to quit under Minister Bimal
NTC Chairman resigns, becoming third official to quit under Minister Bimal
The Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Dr. Bandura Dileepa Vitharana has tendered his resignation today (28). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s economy still vulnerable, sustaining reform momentum critical - IMF
Sri Lanka’s economy still vulnerable, sustaining reform momentum critical - IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the economic recovery is gaining momentum in Sri Lanka and that yet, the economy still remains vulnerable, making it critical that the reform momentum be sustained to ensure that macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability are durably achieved. MORE..
India officially announces PM Modi’s Sri Lanka visit
India officially announces PM Modi’s Sri Lanka visit
The Ministry of External Affairs of India has issued an official statement outlining Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka next week. MORE..
Wildlife census report to be released today
Wildlife census report to be released today
The report on the recently conducted census of wild animals responsible for crop damage is scheduled to be released today (28). MORE..
King Charles III briefly hospitalized for observation following side effects from cancer treatment
King Charles III briefly hospitalized for observation following side effects from cancer treatment
King Charles III was briefly hospitalized for observation on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side effects’’ related to a scheduled cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. MORE..
Gammanpila accuses US Ambassador of editing Sri Lanka’s statement on UK sanctions
Gammanpila accuses US Ambassador of editing Sri Lanka’s statement on UK sanctions
Leader of ‘Pivithuru Hela Urumaya’ Udaya Gammanpila alleges that US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has omitted certain words and edited the statement issued by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to the sanctions imposed by the UK government on former military chiefs. MORE..
27 arrested during protest in front of Health Ministry
27 arrested during protest in front of Health Ministry
Police have arrested twenty seven individuals including members of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) for holding a protest march violating a court order, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Govt. should not repeat past mistakes – Namal
Govt. should not repeat past mistakes – Namal
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa expressed his disapproval of the decision made by the Mahinda Rajapaksa government to remove Shirani Bandaranayake from the position of Chief Justice. MORE..
‘Where were they during LTTE terror?’: Ex-Navy Chief slams UK sanctions
‘Where were they during LTTE terror?’: Ex-Navy Chief slams UK sanctions
Former Navy Commander, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda has responded to the sanctions imposed by the UK government against him and several others alleging them of widespread human rights violations during Sri Lanka’s military operations against the LTTE. MORE..
Showers expected after 2.00 p.m. today
Showers expected after 2.00 p.m. today
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district after 2.00 p.m. today (28). MORE..
