Ahead of the pending national elections, the government has made fresh attempts to bring about changes to the parliamentary election system by seeking to amend the Parliamentary Elections Act, a Minister said.

The Request for Qualification (RfQ) for the sale of the segregated life and general insurance business of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) has attracted five bidders, four of which are local firms.

Import of the spices will be allowed for the purpose of re-export with a minimum of Domestic Value Addition (DVA) of 35%.

In light of the ongoing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSD) has highlighted hurdles in maintaining consistent water supply across various regions.

Health authorities warn that there is a risk of an increase in rabies due to the abscence of a proper programme to control the free-roaming dog population in the country.

Deputy Director of the National Hospital, Colombo and Government Medical Officers' Forum (GMOF) president, Dr. Rukshan Bellana,

The entire Board of Directors of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), including its Chairman, has tendered their resignations.

Ophthalmologists warn that exposure to sunlight can be hazardous to the human eye, in the backdrop of extreme heat being experienced in the country.

Sri Lanka is navigating a delicate balance between its support for the two-state solution in Palestine and its efforts to strengthen ties with Israel, as evidenced by recent developments such as the opening of a Honorary Consulate in Haifa ,