Vehicle number plate printing to commence by June 10 under new contract: DMT Colombo, May 19 (Daily Mirror) – The printing of vehicle number plates in Sri Lanka is scheduled to officially commence on or before June 10, 2026, under…
EBOLA CONTRACTED AMERICAN IN CONGO EVACUATED
American who contracted Ebola in DR Congo evacuated for treatment BBC – An American tested positive for Ebola after being exposed while working with a medical missionary group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, US officials say. The US national was…
DEAF CONQUERS NEW FEAT IN BASKETBALL
School for the deaf conquers new frontier, basketball A Team of Basketball Players are Opening the Eyes and Ears of a Society – For the students of the Ratmalana School for the Deaf, “Forward Beyond Barriers” is no longer…
AT CASTLE STREET HOSPTAL NO GENDER CHANGE PROCEDURES
No gender-change procedures on children: Castle Street Hospital – Castle Street Hospital for Women has denied allegations circulating on social media claiming that gender-change procedures are being performed on children at the hospital.Hospital Director Dr. Ajith Danthanarayana issued the clarification…
WHO VOICES CONCERN AS EBOLA DEATHS RISE TO 131
Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131, WHO voices deep concern Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization…
WAR HEROES DAY COMMEMORATED FOR 17th YEAR
17th National War Heroes’ Day commemorated 17th National War Heroes’ Day commemorated with pride under the patronage of the President, honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the armed forces.
TRANSMISSION OF HIV AND SYPHILIS MOTHER TO CHILD RECOGNITION ELIMINATED BY WHO
Sri Lanka receives WHO recognition for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis Sri Lanka has been awarded recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) for reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis to levels no longer considered a public…
FUEL ON QR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO CONTINUE
QR fuel distribution system to continue – Dy Minister Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando stated that the QR code system for fuel distribution will continue to operate.Addressing Parliament today (19), he noted that the system will…
NOD OF CABINET TO PURCHASE 15,000 MT OF UREA FOR YALA
Cabinet approves purchase of 15,000 MT of urea for Yala season The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the purchase of an additional 15,000 metric tonnes of urea fertilizer for the 2026 Yala cultivation season.The procurement will be carried out through…
WITH IMF AND ADB INFLOWS RUPEE DEPRECIATION COULD BE MANAGED
Rupee Depreciation can be managed with IMF and ADB Inflows The government says the ongoing depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee can be managed through expected foreign inflows and policy measures.Minister Vijitha Herath said around $700mn from the IMF and $200mn…
