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Sri Lanka has got its first woman Commissioner of Excise.

Helen Meegasmulla, District Secretary, Nuwara Eliya has been appointed as the Commissioner of Excise with Cabinet approval. She has a record of 32 years of service. Nuwara Eliya. She is due to assume duties tomorrow.

President’s daughter to President’s daughter

Ruwanpura: RDA pushes ahead without EIA report

Sri Lanka not likely to sign nuclear weapons ban treaty at UN

Ethanol imports, liquor sales boom despite Govt.’s sobriety policy

Harsha’s SAITM Committee proposes non-state sector medical education

Flood compensation: Minister orders probe on DS

Police seargent hit by Colombo-Kandy express train

Indian Govt gifts ship to Sri Lanka Navy

Nearly 100 garbage dumpers rounded up in WP in 24 hours

Oncologist passes away

Controversy overloads bid opening as Samsung plans short-circuit

JVP leader calls for more investment in education, health and sports sectors

Karu Jayasuriya Chief Guest at commemoration event in Buddha Gaya

Enforced Disappearances Bill will not apply to past incidents, says Ranil

Pararajasingham murder: Pillayan and six others plead not guilty

Rape and murder of Vidya: Verdict on September 27

The Sri Lanka Army-initiated ‘Cormorant Strike VIII – 2017’

New UDA subsidiary to market its properties for more revenue

Blatant violation of conditions governing garbage disposal for filthy lucre

SAITM saga:Committee issues report amidst strikes and discussions

Polonnaruwa pre-dawn hit-and-run crash: How Sirisena was tracked down

Fisherman describes last tragic moments of British journalist before crocodile attack

Crocodile risk warning boards in identified areas a must, says Wildlife and Nature Protection Society

Controversy overloads bid opening as Samsung plans short-circuit

Nelli-rasakinda herbal regime can boost immunity of oral cancer patients, study shows

Abode of ‘Kohamba Deviya’ endangered

UK cardiologists to perform free surgeries in Galle

Animal bites and other accidents: Focus on prevention

Unknown business agenda may be behind elephant sale idea

Viable bags, green wrappers emerge from local initiatives

CEB wants police to probe alleged sabotage by strikers

Breathing space for three-wheel taxi fare meters

Contrasting and chaotic weather patterns continue islandwide

Wanton destruction of Hikkaduwa’s coral reef

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Sil-Redi case: Implications for Executive Presidency and State Sector financial discipline