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Scholarship Exam results and cut-off  marks released

Grade 5 Scholarship Exam results and cut-off marks  were released today. Shanudi Amaya Ashwini, a student of the Sri Devananda College of Ambalangoda, secured first place with 198 marks.

Backhoe Saman's wife is remanded till September 18

Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of Backhoe Saman,  the criminal arrested in Indonesia has been remanded by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court until September 18.

Ratnapura Teaching Hospital doctors' protest ends

The protest launched by Ratnapura Teaching Hospital doctors ended as the Health Ministry Secretary issued an official letter removing the hospital’s Director and reassigning him to the Ministry of Health.

CEB union members on a work to rule campaign from midnight

The Ceylon Electricity Board union members have announced an island-wide work-to-rule trade union action effective from midnight today.

Non-operational State-Owned Enterprises are being closed down

Closing down thirty-three non-operational State-Owned Enterprises was formally announced by the Cabinet today. 

Terminated the concessionary payment scheme

The concessionary payment scheme granted for former Members of Parliament to purchase houses from the “Viyathpura” housing complex, instead of their houses which were burnt down during the ‘Aragalaya’ unrest in 2022, has been withdrawn based on a Cabinet decision. 

Increased fines under the Employment Act 

Fines relevant to the offenses of employing those under the age of 16 are to be increased, in line with a cabinet decision.