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Katana MoH faces scrutiny as Avenra Garden hit by food poisoning claims Two separate cases of suspected food poisoning have been reported last week at the well-known ‘Avenra Garden’ hotel in Negombo, the ‘Meepura’ website has reported. The first incident…

Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala arrested Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala has been arrested following a vehicular collision that occurred last night (11)

FAO urges urgent support for farmers and fishers after Cyclone Ditwah FAO urges urgent support for farmers and fishers after Cyclone Ditwah The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called for immediate assistance to smallholder farmers and fishers severely affected…

Over 5,700 houses destroyed in severe weather More than 5,700 houses have been completely destroyed by the recent severe weather, according to the Disaster Management Centre(DMC). Kandy is the worst-affected district, with 1,568 houses destroyed and 14,111 partially damaged, followed…

Bulgarian government resigns after mass protests – Bulgaria’s government has resigned following weeks of street protests against its economic policies and its perceived failure to tackle corruption.Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced the resignation of his cabinet in a televised statement…

Avoid trips and picnics due to dangerous weather: NBRO – Senior Geologist at the National Building Research Organization (NBRO), Dr. Wasantha Senadheera, warned the public to avoid trips and picnics as the country remains in a dangerous situation due to…

997 arrested in ‘Ratama Ekata’ operation – Nearly 1,000 anti-drug operations were conducted across the country yesterday under the ‘Ratam Ekata’ nationwide crackdown, police said.According to police, 997 suspects were arrested in the coordinated raids, while 13 others were referred…

Police request for Ashoka Ranwala’s alcohol test following accident – Police said today that medical reports for the drivers, including former Speaker and MP Ashoka Ranwala, involved in the accident in Sapugaskanda last night, have been requested to determine whether…

Rs. 5,000 one-time nutrition allowance for pregnant mothers – In view of the prevailing disaster situation and the upcoming festive season, arrangements have been made to provide a nutrition allowance of Rs. 5,000 to pregnant mothers, the Ministry of Women…

India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties – India has cut red tape to speed business visas for Chinese professionals, two officials said, a major step to boost ties between the Asian giants and…