The island imports 85 per cent of its medicines and medical equipment
The island imports 85 per cent of its medicines and medical equipment
40 gold-plated brass sockets were recovered
Security personnel had earlier dismantled part of an anti-government demonstration
Anti-government demonstrators flushed out in internationally condemned military measures
Focus to be on providing petrol for school, public transport
Two journalists and two lawyers were also attacked by soldiers in the crackdown
Rajapaksa allies given all top portfolios despite mulling all-party government for months
He could also appoint a junior minister to help him with the department's work
A long-time ally of the Rajapaksa political clan, he was appointed amidst turbulent protests in the country
Social media posts show a tense situation