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Emphasizing that it is timely to adopt a national policy on drugs, cigarettes and alcohol aimed at drug prevention, reducing health costs and income stability in order to improve the health of the people, Mr. Sajith Premadasa, the leader of...

With inflation soaring above 64 percent, Sri Lankans have been reeling for months from an economic crisis that is jeopardising their health, education, and basic living standards, driving many into hunger and poverty. The skyrocketing costs of living have impacted...

In the clearest hint of a succession roadmap, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani carved out definite roles for each of his three children at the annual general meeting of his $220bn (£193bn) retail-to-refining conglomerate in August. Mr Ambani's older twins, Akash...

Kiriella inquires about Solar panels to the temple story. SJB Member of Parliament Mr. Lakshman Kiriella questioned the Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera's statement that if it is necessary to reduce the electricity bill, solar panels should be...

In the first 06 months of 2022, the government's income is Rs. 919.5 billion according to the latest statistics of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This is Rs. 715.3 billion, a growth of 28.54%. During this period, the government's...

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has allowed maize and soybean imports on open account terms for poultry feed producers while the time given to import other foods on similar terms was also extended, according to a gazette notice. Sri Lanka...

The Sinhala meaning of the English word "referendum" in the Malalasekara dictionary is "referendum." But in the common language of Sri Lanka, the simple meaning given to it is the game of lamp and pot. The reason why the term...

UN Resident Coordinator in Srilanka Hanaa Singer said Sri Lanka needs her friends to show solidarity to address shortages in food and medical supplies as Sri Lanka is facing a severe socioeconomic crisis that impacts all its citizens. She said...

In a letter sent to President Ranil Wickramasinghe, by Mr. Jagath Kumara Sumithraarachichi said that the Maha Sangharatna and clergy in temples across the country protesting about the electricity bill is not good for the government and the country and...

Dr. Pujya Varavahangunavewe Dhammarathana Thero, Chief of Mihintala Rajamaha Viharaya, said a general election must be held within six months of the formation of an all-party administration to stop the renewed conflict. Thero told Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, who is...