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Parliamentary Committee Approves Gazette to Regulate Medicine Prices in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has taken a major step toward implementing a national framework to regulate pharmaceutical prices, as the Parliamentary Advisory Committee on Health and Mass Media has approved the relevant gazette notification outlining the new directives. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, who […]
Sri Lanka’s PM Harini Amarasuriya Meets Indian Premier Narendra Modi to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for high-level discussions aimed at deepening cooperation between the two nations. The talks covered a wide range of topics, including education, women’s empowerment, innovation, development cooperation, and the welfare of fishermen. “As close neighbours, our cooperation holds immense […]
Former State Engineering Director Granted Bail in Sirikotha Renovation Corruption Case
Former Executive Director of the State Engineering Corporation, Nilu Dilhara Wijedasa, has been released on bail after being arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Wijedasa was detained over allegations of misusing state resources and breaching procedural regulations in connection with renovation work at Sirikotha, the headquarters of the United […]
Inside Ishara Sewwandi’s Three-Month Escape: From Sri Lanka to India and Nepal Before Capture
Ishara Sewwandi, the key suspect in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa, has revealed chilling details of her three-month escape across multiple countries before her recent arrest in Nepal. During interrogation, Sewwandi told investigators that she first went into hiding in several locations across Sri Lanka, including Mathugama and Middeniya, before fleeing to India […]
IMF Urges Sri Lanka to Strengthen Institutions and Governance to Prevent Future Crises
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Sri Lanka to strengthen its institutional framework and improve public investment management to prevent a repeat of the country’s recent fiscal crisis. Responding to a question by News 1st’s Zulfick Farzan, Thomas Helbling, Deputy Director of the IMF’s Asia Pacific Department, acknowledged that a range of factors […]
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara Arrested by Bribery Commission and Produced Before Court Over Alleged Corruption in Israeli Job Scheme
Former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara was arrested earlier today (15) by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with alleged irregularities in the foreign employment program involving the deployment of Sri Lankan workers to Israel. Nanayakkara, who was taken into custody this afternoon, was […]
Govt Unveils New Tourism Measures to Boost Visitor Experience Ahead of Peak Season
The government has introduced a series of new initiatives to enhance facilities and streamline services for tourists ahead of the upcoming travel season. The Special Task Force, appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to fast-track tourism promotion efforts, convened for the second time yesterday (14) at the Presidential Secretariat. Key discussions centered on improving visa […]
Watawala Tea Pulls Short Film After Public Outcry Over Alleged LGBTQI Themes
Watawala Tea has withdrawn its short film “Him, Her and Them” following widespread backlash from the public, who accused the brand of promoting LGBTQI themes under the guise of family storytelling. In a statement, the company explained that the film was meant to reflect “the everyday emotions of family life and the balance between strength […]