Sri Lanka

Health Minister Keheliya, expressing disappointment at the exorbitant prices of drugs on the market, despite the strong and steady depreciation of the dollar against the rupee, admitted that the government or Ministry of Health could do nothing about it

Cabaret performer Nathasha Edirisooriya, who got into trouble for her remarks on religions that caused much controversy, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department at Bandaranaike International Airport while trying to leave the country

Supreme Court has given the green light to a bill that aims to decriminalise homosexuality, in a move hailed as a "historic development" by activists

The foundation stone for the construction of a new auditorium at the SLAF Academy in China Bay was laid, thanks to a grant donated by the Indian Air Force

The country confirmed its commitment to continue to deal with all creditor nations and other stakeholders in a transparent manner, based on the principle of comparable treatment

Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2023 has been announced for 12-14 May; it is presented as an innovative event that aims at showcasing new and emerging techniques in five key sectors and offer job opportunities

The free distribution of slurry fertiliser or TSP to farmers for the Yala season has reached the final stage: chemicals have to be requested before 10 April when they will be recalled to the main warehouses

The Association of Milk Powder Importers has announced that prices of imported milk powder will be reduced as of yesterday, 27 March

The Sri Lanka Tea Board, with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Japan, showcased “Ceylon Tea” at the 48th International Food and Beverage Exhibition FOODEX 2023 in Tokyo

An exhibition on the work of Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa will be hosted at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, India, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indo-Lankan diplomatic relations

The distribution of school uniform fabric for 2023 has began; the first consignment of the uniform materials was officially sent to Provincial and Zonal: 1/3 of the fabric has been cut, packed and labeled so that it is given directly to the schoolchildren