Political and Social News
Doctors neglect work at prisons
It has come to light that doctors assigned to prison hospitals in Sri Lanka neglected their duties in 2022, working significantly fewer hours than mandated by the Ministry of Health.
Sri Lanka’s exports dropped by 14.6% in October
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports have decreased by 14.6 % to USD 898.0 million in October 2023 compared to October 2022 as per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs.
Colombo East Container Terminal to be completed by mid next year
The construction of the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo port which is currently in progress is to be completed by mid next year to commence operations.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka call for cementing bilateral ties in diverse sectors
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have emphasized the need to deepen and strengthen the longstanding cooperation in political, economic, and cultural domains, focusing on enhancing people-to-people ties.
’Will create political culture where politicians will travel in public transport’: Anura
Kegalle, Dec. 3 (Daily Mirror)- The National People's Power (NPP) will create a new political culture where politicians will travel in public transport such as in buses and trains, NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.
What is Mahela doing in Dubai with Ranil?
Dubai, Dec.4 (Daily Mirror) - Cricketing legend Mahela Jayawardena denied claims he is part of the Sri Lanka Government delegation at COP 28 in Dubai.
Dehiattakandiya Hospital in quandary as its only Surgeon leaves
Dehiattakandiya, Dec.4 (Daily Mirror) - Dehiattakandiya Base Hospital is facing a crisis as its only surgeon has left the country, bringing all surgeries to a standstill and leaving patients in desperation.
SL Customs carrying out investigations into SLC
SL Customs carrying out investigations into SLC
WHO assures financial and technical support to Sri Lanka
WHO assures financial and technical support to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Contributes LKR 7 Billion to the National Treasury
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Contributes LKR 7 Billion to the National Treasury