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A dog rests blissfully while there are no patients in the Puttalam Base Hospital OPD because of the strike by pharmacists, medical laboratory technicians and others. The unions are continuing their strike despite a court order for a suspension while tens of thousands of poor patients continue to suffer countrywide. Pic by Hiran Priyankara

More power for China in Norochcholai

New land transfer laws may affect CSE-listed companies

Govt. to invest Rs. 230 b more in crisis- ridden CPC

Fishing talks fail as Lanka rejects Indian proposals

After NGOs, Foundations to come under watch

Nurses attached to skin clinic had no training

KMC seeks police probe on ‘saffron water’ barrier

Judgment on asylum seekers tomorrow

6 injured, 2 hospitalised as cricket fans clash to enter Dambulla stadium

Prospects dim for fully commissioned Norochcholai as 2 units take another break

Traditional crafts -A dying art

Indian rice labelled as local produce found while being packed

ITN Chairman to be replaced

Vote harvest speculation behind govt. initiatives on potatoes, onions

Road rules take back seat as accident rate accelerates

Health workers continue crippling action despite court order

Evil thrives in Sri Lanka in the absence of corrective action

The temple bell tolled – but it was too late

Raids to restore rice price stability

From Facebook friendships to sexual harassment: Police probe cases

Concerns, misgivings, unease aside, e-NIC set to invade individual privacy

Trade unions hit out at ad hoc changes in the Pensions Department

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Dengue danger will loom large in years to come: ADB report

Construction worker’s death from 40-foot fall prompts order for safety gear

Import of 1000 cc motorbikes awaits Gazette notification

Passport to scam and sham

Flouting of election laws, abuse of State property, violence hold sway

The bitter pill

Lanka in grip of new form of terror with drug cartels, expert warns as top gangster nabbed