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The United National Party (UNP) has decided to contest several Municipal Councils under the “Elephant” symbol in the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections. This decision was taken during a Working …

A Public Health Inspector (PHI) was arrested on Friday for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000 from a businessman to renew the business licence of an eatery, …

The Local Government Elections (Special Provisions) Bill will be presented to Parliament tomorrow (17) at 2.00 pm following President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Budget speech. Parliament’s Director of Communications and Legislature …

The zebra crossing right in front of the Lake House building in Colombo has become a veritable death trap for pedestrians, especially at night, as it displays both green and …

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival kicked off with a dazzling opening gala on February 13, the Film Festival burst into life at the prestigious Berlinale Palast, transforming the venue …

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the future of all children is determined by the attitudes and actions of teachers, and …

Discussions were held recently between Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Ms. Miyon Lee on the status of the country’s health …

Anuradhapura will benefit from a major drinking water supply initiative, with the Government of Japan reaffirming its commitment to ensure the sustainable operation of water projects in the district. Japanese …

The World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination and Chairman of The Nippon Foundation, Yohei Sasakawa, arrived in Sri Lanka last week on a five-day visit to support …

Ten women in the media industry were honoured with the ‘Kala Mithra Award’ at an awards ceremony organised by the New Wave Art Circle. Editor, ‘Rasaduna’ magazine, Inoka Samarawickrama and …