All Ceylon Medical Officers Association staged a protest against the proposed Kotelawala Defence University Bill today (21). Doctors held placards in front of the National Hospital in Colombo demanding the government to abolish the bill alleging that the bill promotes militarising the higher education system. Education and other unions have been holding protests islandwide against the Education Ministry’s move to pass the Bill in Parliament.
(Pix by Akila Jayawardana)
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many, foreign media reported.
Intex Sri Lanka 2025, the 17th edition of the region’s premier textile and apparel sourcing fair will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
Sotheby’s has returned ancient gems linked to the Buddha’s remains following pressure from the Indian government.
A NPP MP has proposed that in the event of a dog bite caused by non-vaccinated domesticated pet dog, the owner of the pet should be called to pay for the treatment expenses incurred by the state run hospital.
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