Health Assistants’ uniform rules: six parties write to Health Minister
Six parties asked the Health Minister to review Health Assistants' uniform regulations, citing cultural and religious sensitivities and HRCSL recommendations.
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Kavantissa tusker’s death: court orders probe, Sajith wants foreign experts
Galgamuwa court ordered a post-mortem and investigation into the death of the tusker Kavantissa, as Sajith Premadasa urged foreign experts to assist.
Kavantissa’s death: Wildlife DG defends protection of tusker
Wildlife Conservation Director General Ranjan Marasinghe rejected claims of failure after the tusker Kavantissa died following a reported gunshot injury.
Witness tells court of ties with Prageeth Ekneligoda
A former LTTE member testified at the High Court trial over journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda's disappearance on Friday, 16 October.
Landslide blocks Kadigamuwa railway line for third time
Earth from a hillside near Kadigamuwa Railway Station has blocked the upcountry line again amid heavy rain, with workers clearing the track.
1.6 million licence cards and number plates pending
More than 1.6 million driving licence cards and vehicle number plates await issue, officials told a parliamentary consultative committee on transport.
Wild tusker Kawanthissa dies after weeks of treatment
Kawanthissa, one of Sri Lanka's tallest wild elephants, died on Friday after weeks of veterinary treatment for a suspected gunshot wound in…
Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeks lifting of overseas travel ban for treatment
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has asked the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court to temporarily lift his overseas travel ban so he can receive…
Government will not bend law for Gnanasara Thera, says Jayatissa
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said the law will be applied equally as monks protest in Colombo demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda…
Government considers showing owners’ names on vehicle number plates
A Parliament Consultative Committee has looked into a proposal to issue personalised number plates that display the vehicle owner's name.