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By Rathindra Kuruwita About 50 fresh medical graduates were leaving the country without even applying for their post-intern positions here, Secretary of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) Dr. Haritha Aluthge said yesterday. He said that there was a severe shortage of doctors
- GMOA issues ultimatum to govt., warns of impending hospital closures (Category: Breaking News)
- Baseless reports on shortage of doctors (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal action to be taken against docs migrating without permission (Category: Breaking News)
- Immediate investigation into unregistered doctors and medical centres (Category: Breaking News)
By Sunimalee Madurawala “The shortage of medicines will significantly impact medications for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). If NCD patients don’t receive their regular medication, their condition will worsen,” stated a Provincial Director of Health Services speaking
- SL cannot afford any cutbacks on its already dismally-funded health system (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 50 percent of businessmen in Kamburupitiya afflicted with NCDs (Category: Breaking News)
- Much-needed Family Health Care Centre for Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Government and UNDP map out SDG investment for private sector to support recovery (Category: Breaking News)
Video: CBSL discovers shortage of Rs. 5 mn cash bundle (English)
- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
A shortage of a cash bundle worth Rs 5 million was discovered in a vault of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on 11 April, during the currency operations.
All emergency surgeries at Embilipitiya District General Hospital have been suspended for more than two weeks due to the shortage of anesthesiologists.The post All emergency surgeries suspended at Embilipitiya District General Hospital due to Doctors shortage appeared first on Sri Lanka News
- Doctor shortage affects emergency surgeries at Embilipitiya District General Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamara Weerasinghe discharged from hospital (Category: Breaking News)
- VA Hospital In Augusta Suspends Elective Surgeries (Category: USA, Georgia)
- CID arrests owner of company over substandard medicine imports (Category: Breaking News)
Eggs are to be sold by the weight from today with white eggs sold at Rs. 880.00 per kilo and brown eggs Rs. 920.00 per kilo. Meanwhile, a single white egg will be sold at a maximum retail price of Rs. 44 and a brown egg at Rs. 46. The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has […]
- Maximum retail price imposed on eggs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to import eggs to meet market demand (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. Increases Order For Egg Imports (Category: Breaking News)
- Gazette issued removing maximum retail price for eggs (Category: Breaking News)
All emergency surgeries have reportedly been suspended at the Embilipitiya District General Hospital for more than two weeks, due to the shortage of anaesthesiologists.
[…]The post Monkey Business: Sri Lanka To Export 100,000 Toque Macaque Monkeys To China: A Critical Review Of Implications appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- It’s great to have Murali back – Sangakkara (Category: Sports)
- Monkey Business (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Murali Is On A Sticky Wicket – On Tamil Nadu Turf (Category: Breaking News)
- Murali included for Aussie tour (Category: Sports)
Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders have yet to inform the government how they will engage with the country to restructure its $7.1 billion of debt and whether they will form an official committee or engage in bilateral talks, the central bank governor told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka central bank chief says sovereign lenders yet to outline debt talks plans appeared first on Sr...
- Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders yet to outline debt talks plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gives China deal details, keeping IMF aid on track (Category: Breaking News)
- No more second chances to stabilize country s economy- CBSL governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Says Inflation Nears Peak, Easing Pressure on Economy (Category: Breaking News)
A top Sri Lankan chef, Publis Silva, says he will not use imported eggs when cooking. Responding to questions raised by reporters, Publis Silva said that he is determined to use only local produce and not imported eggs. Silva admitted that there is a shortage of eggs in the market
- Indian eggs to be sold at Sathosa outlets and Supermarkets in Sri Lanka from today (July 25) (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to import 42 million more eggs from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament facing shortage of eggs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government to import over 92 million eggs from India (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Government Services – Still The Same Chaos appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Separation Of Powers, Rule Of Law, Corruption & SL Bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- The Malicious “Shafi Frame Up”: Will 2023 See The Guilty Being Punished? (Category: Breaking News)
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders have yet to inform the Government how they will engage with the country to restructure its $7.1 billion of debt and whether they will form an official committee or engage in bilateral talks, the Central Bank Governor told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday. The island nation aims to formally engage […]
- Sri Lanka to present debt restructuring, IMF bailout plans to creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan seeks to organise Sri Lanka creditors’ meeting on debt crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan, India and France launch Sri Lanka debt re-structuring talks (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF still awaiting adequate assurances on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has assured that there will be no shortage of coal to operate the Norochcholai Power Plant, despite recent speculation in this regard by both the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the media.
By Norman Palihawadane The police are implementing special security arrangements on Easter Sunday (April 9) April, SSP Nihal Thalduwa, Police media spokesman, told the media on Friday.He said that policemen will be deployed in churches that have mass and other religious activities on Sunday. “The amount of security allocated for each church depends on the […]
- Cafe shooting suspect identified (Category: South Australia)
- Security guard dies after being assaulted in hospital parking lot, Rochester police say (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- Security guard dies after being assaulted in hospital parking lot, Rochester police say (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- Security guard dies after being assaulted in hospital parking lot, Rochester police say (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
The police had launched a special programme in view of Easter Sunday (09), Police media spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa told the press yesterday.He said that policemen would be deployed in churches on Sunday. SSP Thalduwa said that if there was a shortage of policemen in an area, police top brass
- Hartford police: 2 shot outside Taco Bell, person of interest detained (Category: USA, Connecticut)
- Woman stabbed outside Omaha hotel (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- 2 people shot Sunday in Gary, police say (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Hartford police: Man had stolen gun, drugs during traffic stop (Category: USA, Connecticut)
By Rathindra Kuruwita The government makes 13 rupees from each egg imported from India, All-Island Poultry Farmers’ Association chairman Ajith Gunasekara said yesterday.The real benefits of importing these eggs have not been felt by the people, he said. Gunasekara said that most shops still do not have eggs despite imports.The State Trading Corporation said that […]
- Poultry farmers cry out for help, oppose govt. move to import eggs (Category: Breaking News)
- Eggs to be sold at new price in 08 locations (Category: Breaking News)
- Price of eggs to be increased during festive season? (Category: Breaking News)
- CAA issues MRP for eggs (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Janatha Aragalaya: The People’s Struggle In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Exit Of The Old Guard & The Arrival Of The New (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi-Wickremesinghe Tamil Drama (Category: Breaking News)
- Saboteurs & Charlatans Of Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Diaspora Tamils & 13A (Category: Breaking News)
Wednesday 5th April, 2023 There have been substantial reductions in fuel prices, and they will go a long way towards tackling inflation. The economy is said to be showing some signs of recovery, but more trouble is apparently brewing for the hapless Sri Lankans, who are struggling to keep the wolf from the door. Now, […]
- Govt. still undecided about domestic debt restructuring methods (Category: Breaking News)
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP moves SC to prevent possible losses to EPF, ETF (Category: Breaking News)
- Inland Revenue and Appropriation Acts to be amended in line with debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would be presented to Parliament for a vote on whether to support it and that following this vote, the key points of the agreement would be enacted into law.The post Once the Parliament approves IMF agreement, the main points will be passed into law – Sri Lanka President appeared...
- Sri Lanka determined not to seek IMF assistance again (Category: Breaking News)
- Having Proper plan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy is important – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s access to growing Indian & African markets cannot be disrupted – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan government is seeking Russian cooperation in multiple sectors, namely, tourism, air traffic, and locomotive construction, besides eyeing crude from Moscow.The post Sri Lanka mulls buying Russian oil & fertilizers appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka secures a long-term Credit Line from Russia to procure fuel (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Russia continue talks on loan for Russian oil products (Category: Breaking News)
- Direct employment opportunities for Sri Lankan skilled migrant workers in Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Direct Flights to Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Like leaders of nations that want to encourage privatisation of existing public sector enterprises, President Ranil Wickremesinghe too has said that the State need not do business. Instead, the job of the government is to provide services such as education and health, and maintain law and order, he said in a […]
- Sri Lanka gets tips on good governance from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to allocate Rs. 1 billion for AI technology next year (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourteen Sri Lankans evacuated from Sudan arrive in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to reach ECTA deal with India and FTA with China (Category: Breaking News)
President of the All Ceylon Poultry Businesses Association Ajith Gunasekara says that the increase in the prices of chicken and eggs cannot be prevented during the upcoming festive season.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that it is crucial for students in the country to have comprehensive knowledge of modern technology and continually update themselves with the latest advancements to prepare for the future.The post Students should be equipped with modern technology to take over the country by 2048 appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA New...
- Students should be equipped with modern technology to take over the country by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says No one will be allowed to directly or indirectly disrupt education system (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
The State Trade Corporation (STC) says the distribution of imported eggs to bakery owners commenced this evening (March 29).
The gates have been shut for over 20 Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) employees who went on strike. Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said that the employees who did not report to work today (29 March) were sent on compulsory leave and banned from entering the CPC premises. The Minister also said that fuel distribution […]
- Public urged not to panic after fuel trade unions strike (Category: Breaking News)
- CPC insists there is no shortage of fuel (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel to be issued only for essential services (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign companies make offers to import and sell fuel in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The public have been urged not to panic after Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) trade unions warned of a shortage of fuel at fuel stations owing to a strike. CPC trade unions launched a strike and withdrew from engaging in the filling and distribution of fuel across the island. The strike
- Gates shut for over 20 CPC employees who went on strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Maximum limit imposed by LIOC on fuel pumped into vehicles (Category: Breaking News)
- CPC to purchase petrol from Singapore company (Category: Breaking News)
- Public urged not to panic fearing fuel shortage (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there is no fuel shortage in the country, the President s Media Division (PMD) stated.
The report on the imported eggs from India will be released tomorrow (March 29), says the Director General of Animal Production and Health.
By Zinara Rathnayake It is 9am in the Carlton estate in Thihagoda, a small town about 160km (100 miles) south of Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo, and the July sun hides behind inky clouds. The air is thick and hot. Two men walk to the main estate building carrying piles of cinnamon branches. Inside, a group of […]
- When Jackals Bark At Lions – The Case Of General Fonseka & Harin Fernando (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘BARK Air’ the world’s first doggy jet service will take off on May 23 (Category: Breaking News)
- PETA opens Echo Park headquarters with bark and bite (Category: USA, California)
- Sri Lanka’s second global brand born (Category: Business)
[…]The post The Contribution Of The Monetary Policy For Overcoming The Current Economic Crisis Faced In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Central Bank seen holding rates, SRR steady (Category: Business)
- CB fixes problem its way (Category: Business)
- Demystification Of The Black Box Involving Money Creation By C.A. Abeysinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank paints economy positive (Category: Business)
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