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New position created for health minister’s friend
Tuesday, 01 March 2016 08:42A new position has been created in the health ministry called the deputy director general (medical supplies), supposedly to grant quick solutions to medical supply shortages at hospitals.
10th Army contingent for UNIFIL leaves
Monday, 29 February 2016 23:09The 10th Sri Lanka Army contingent for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNFIL) left the country today morning (29th Monday, February 2016).
Sri Lankan school empties amid Aids rumours
Monday, 29 February 2016 23:07A school in western Sri Lanka has been emptied of all but one pupil amid false rumours that the boy has Aids.
US embassy promotes education in the North
Monday, 29 February 2016 20:43Senior representatives from the Embassy of the United States of America provided new school facilities and educational opportunities across the Northern Province last week, a sign of continued US commitment to the social welfare of all of the people of Sri Lanka.
Kiriella seeks lecturer post for supporter
Monday, 29 February 2016 15:30Federation of University Teachers' Association (FUTA) has condemned a request made by minister of Higher Education - Lakshman Kiriella to take in one of his supporters as the academic staff of the Kelaniya University.
President orders to limit fertilizer prices for farmers
Monday, 29 February 2016 15:14President Maithripala Sirisena has ordered fertilizer prices to farmers be limited to Rs. 2500 per bag with immediate effect, the President's Media Unit has said.
63 LTTE detainees commence hunger strike
Monday, 29 February 2016 15:01A group of 63 LTTE detainees has commenced a hunger strike from today morning (29).
Golden Key saga : Presidential order for Finance secretary, CBSL governor
Monday, 29 February 2016 14:21Presidential Secretary - Anil Amaratunga has formally informed the Finance secretary and Central Bank governor to pay the remaining sum to Golden Key depositors.