India signs $100bn free trade deal with four European nations
India has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with a group of four European countries that are not members of the European Union.
US military ship heading to Gaza to build port
A US military ship is sailing towards the Middle East, carrying equipment to build a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza, the army says.
Foreign reserves expand reaching US$ 4.5bn in February
Official reserves in February reach US$ 4,517 mn, up from US$ 4,496 mn in January
Dry weather impacts consistent water supply
In light of the ongoing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSD) has highlighted hurdles in maintaining consistent water supply across various regions.
Indian companies to enter mineral mining in Sri Lanka
Major Indian companies are to enter critical mineral mining in Sri Lanka taking advantage of the new national policy on mineral resources aimed at attracting foreign investors and/or technology holders to establish joint ventures with Sri Lankan partners.
Details emerge on victims in Canada mass killing; father is recovering
The Sri Lankan father who survived the mass murder of his family in Canada said he returned home from work on Wednesday to find his wife and four young children had been killed.
Half number of girls, women do not include sanitary napkins in household expenditures
Due to the affordability of sanitary napkins half the number of girls and women in Sri Lanka do not include sanitary napkins in their household expenditures, the Advocata Institute said.
Risk of increase in rabies if free-roaming dog population is not controlled: Health suthorities
Health authorities warn that there is a risk of an increase in rabies due to the abscence of a proper programme to control the free-roaming dog population in the country.
Stop arresting fresh medical graduates. Arrest quack doctors: Dr. Bellana
Deputy Director of the National Hospital, Colombo and Government Medical Officers' Forum (GMOF) president, Dr. Rukshan Bellana,
Ottawa community gathers at vigil to mourn victims of mass killing
More than 300 people gathered in the suburban Ottawa neighbourhood of Barrhaven Saturday for a community vigil following what police have called one of the worst mass killings in the region’s recent history.
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Consumer Affairs Authority Board including Chairman resigns
The entire Board of Directors of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), including its Chairman, has tendered their resignations.
Government pays over Rs. 2.5 billion annual rent for public institutions vehicles
More than Rs. 2.5 billion is paid annually as rental for vehicles acquired by government agencies.
Sun's UV Rays Pose Eye Threat during Heat wave in Sri Lanka
Ophthalmologists warn that exposure to sunlight can be hazardous to the human eye, in the backdrop of extreme heat being experienced in the country.
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