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July 9, 2026
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President stresses on primary healthcare
COLOMBO : President issues directives at 2027 pre-Budget discussion on the Ministry of Health and Mass Media Twenty-six large-scale healthcare construction projects suspended under previous governments due to cuts in capital expenditure have been recommenced President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Government’s objective is to go beyond mere reforms and elevate Sri Lanka’s healthcare...
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July 9, 2026
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Muslim Aid Sri Lanka Hands Over New School Building to T/Kin/Kurinchakerny Girls’ Maha Vidyalaya
COLOMBO Muslim Aid Sri Lanka (MASL) has handed over a newly constructed ground floor of the school building at T/Kin/Kurinchakerny Girls’ Maha Vidyalaya in Kinniya,Trincomalee District, marking a significant milestone in enhancing educational infrastructure for children in the Eastern Province.The project was generously funded by Al Hajj T.L.M. Nawash and Family through Muslim Aid Sri...
Economy
July 9, 2026
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71 down with dengue at University of Colombo
A total of 71 students of the University of Colombo have contracted dengue fever, while five students are currently receiving treatment after being hospitalized, Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Karunathilake said. The Colombo University Vice Chancellor noted that most of the reported dengue cases were from the Faculty of Arts. In view of the situation and...
Education
July 9, 2026
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Premier to launch ‘Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman’ Programme for Disabled University Students
COLOMBO : The inaugural ceremony of the President’s Fund’s ‘Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman’ scholarship programme for students with disabilities studying at Sri Lanka’s State universities, who have not allowed physical limitations to stand in the way of their educational aspirations, will be held on Saturday, 11 July, at Temple Trees, under the patronage of Prime Minister...
Economy, Local
July 9, 2026
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Cluster Bus Company System to Be Introduced for Better Public Transport – Minister Bimal Rathnayake
COLOMBO : Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Government will introduce a Cluster Bus Company System to improve public transportation, adding that Cabinet approval for the initiative was recently granted. The Minister made these remarks yesterday (7th July) while chairing the meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport,...
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