Nepal earthquake: More than 100 killed in remote western Nepal
More than 100 people have been killed after an earthquake struck remote western Nepal on Friday.
Vital documents at Medicines Regulatory Authority destroyed
Several important documents at the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) have been reportedly destroyed, the Society of Government Pharmacists alleged.
Drug quality issues reach record high in 2023
Recording the highest number of quality failures of drugs in a year, a total of 100 drugs have failed quality tests so far in 2023, according to the Medical Supplies Division of the Health Ministry.
Sri Lanka misses monthly tourist arrivals targets
Sri Lanka has not met its monthly tourist arrivals targets for three consecutive months, with October falling short as well, the data released by the tourism authority showed.
Sri Lanka misses monthly tourist arrivals targets
Sri Lanka has not met its monthly tourist arrivals targets for three consecutive months, with October falling short as well, the data released by the tourism authority showed.
India and Sri Lanka resumes ETCA negotiations
The 12th Round of Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) negotiations between Sri Lanka and India took place from 30 October to 1 November in Colombo.
'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of FTX fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried, who once ran one of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been found guilty of fraud and money laundering at the end of a month-long trial in New York.
Israel says Hamas stages hit-and-run attacks from tunnels
Israeli forces have encircled the Hamas stronghold of Gaza City, Israel's military says, as it continues its assault on the Gaza Strip.
Excise Department suspends licenses of five liquor companies
The Excise Department said the licenses of five liquor manufacturing companies have been suspended due to their failure to pay tax arrears.
India’s Finance Minister gives further impetus to economic ties with SL
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived yesterday for a three-day visit engagement during which would give a further impetus to strong and growing economic ties with Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka population and housing census gets underway
The decennial population and housing census commenced at the Presidential Secretariat on Wednesday (01).
China continues to Sri Lanka navigate debt situation
China says it will continue to support Chinese financial institutions in actively consulting with Sri Lanka.
Over 200 medicinal drugs still in shortage in Sri Lanka
Despite a string of ongoing challenges in the health sector, Sri Lanka continues to face a shortage of 217 drugs, according to an official.
Chuckles, smiles and mispronunciation - Inside Donald Trump Jr's courtroom debut
"I should have worn make-up," Donald Trump Jr quipped on Wednesday as a group of photographers rushed into court to take his picture.