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The strike action initiated by the postal trade unions continues for the fifth consecutive day today (22).In this backdrop, it is reported that police protection has been provided to the Colombo Central Mail Exchange. Despite the growing public inconvenience, the striking workers have refused to participate in discussions on ending the strike, subject to the conditions presented by the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.However, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa reaffirmed in Parliament yesterday (21) that the government will not take any action to reverse the decisions taken regarding the fingerprint system and the payment of overtime allowances for postal…

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Thursday, the waters between South America’s southern tip and Antarctica.Chile’s Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service issued a tsunami precaution for the Chilean Antarctic territory following an 8.0-magnitude earthquake that struck 258 km (160 miles)northwest of Base Frei on Wednesday evening, it said in a bulletin.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) also initially reported the earthquake at a magnitude of 8 but later revised it, said that it occurred at a depth of 11 km (7 miles).The earthquake struck over 700 km southeast of Argentina’s southern city of Ushuaia, which has a…

Applications have been called from qualified individuals to fill a vacancy in the National Police Commission.The Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament said the relevant application form is available on the official website of the Parliament of Sri Lanka.The office said completed applications, prepared according to the prescribed format, must be submitted on or before September 4, 2025.for more information – https://www.parliament.lk/si/secretariat/advertisements/view/336 

Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara announced that postal employees currently engaged in strike action will not be paid their salaries for this month.He stated that letters have been sent to the striking employees, instructing them to report for duty immediately if they wish to receive their monthly salaries. Relevant trade unions have also been officially notified in writing, he said.Sathkumara further revealed that the ongoing strike has resulted in an estimated financial loss of around Rs. 140 million.Despite the strike, he confirmed that the backlog of postal bags accumulated at the Colombo Central Mail Exchange is now being distributed.Commenting further, the Postmaster…

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation has introduced a concessionary insurance scheme for key field crops, in a move to strengthen agricultural risk management.The scheme covers crops such as black gram, green gram, cowpea, peanuts, finger millet (kurakkan), sesame, and horse gram (kollu), the Ministry noted.Under this initiative, farmers cultivating cowpea can insure one acre by paying Rs. 4,200, and in the event of natural disasters, pest or disease damage, or destruction caused by wild elephants, they will be eligible to receive a compensation of Rs. 60,000 per acre.Similarly, farmers cultivating green gram can pay Rs. 5,600 per…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this morning (22) to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation.He had been summoned by the FCID to appear today and to record his statement regarding the matter.Accordingly, it is further stated that the investigation pertains to Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to London to attend a graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, during his tenure as President.

Remarks by Ambassador Qi Zhenhong at the Reception Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist WarThis year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. China will host a series of commemorative activities. Tonight, we gather at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), a witness to the friendship between China and Sri Lanka, to commemorate the great victory…

Narendra Modi hailed the recent progress in India-China ties. Ahead of the prime minister’s slated visit to China later this month, India announced the resumption of direct flights and expansion of trade relations.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the bilateral relationship with China during his meeting with Beijing’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday in New Delhi.”Since my meeting with President Xi [Jinping] in Kazan last year, India-China relations have made steady progress guided by respect for each other’s interests and sensitivities,” Modi said in a post on social media platform X.”Stable, predictable, constructive ties between India and China will…

One in every five people in Western Province has diabetes as a consequence of excessive sugar consumption, according to health experts. Participating in a media briefing convened by Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), Specialist Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke stated that excessive sugar consumption had led to this situation. “Non-communicable diseases are increasing rapidly and now account for 80% of all deaths in the country. Heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes are amongst them. Diabetes is also prevalent among children with obesity,” he said. He pointed out that Sri Lanka is listed among the countries with high sugar consumption. “On average, a person has…

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who is currently absconding authorities despite an order issued by court, has had official notices posted at his residence in Malabe today (21) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).The notices were placed following a warrant issued by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, ordering the former minister to appear in court on August 29.The case has been filed in relation to a project involving the unauthorized removal of sand at the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour, which allegedly caused a loss of Rs. 26.2 million to the government.The Bribery Commission submitted that…