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Colombo canals turn into garbage dumps despite SLLDC dengue prevention claims

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Despite claims by the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation (SLLDC) that a special programme is underway to maintain cleanliness in Colombo's canal system and reduce dengue risks... Read More


Government paddy purchases delayed as warehouses remain full, farmers' group claims

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The National Agrarians' Unity has alleged that government purchases of newly harvested paddy in the Northern and Eastern provinces have been delayed because warehouses operated by... Read More


High blood pressure a major cause of serious diseases: Specialist

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- High blood pressure is one of the main factors contributing to a range of serious diseases in the human body, Specialist Physician Suranga Manilgama has said. Speaking at a medi... Read More


Ragama Hospital equipment restored, saving millions

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Ministry of Science and Technology said that medical and technological equipment worth nearly Rs. 3 million at the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital in Ragama, which h... Read More


New National Mineral Policy comes into effect after 27 years

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Sri Lanka's National Mineral Policy has been completely revised for the first time in 27 years and was presented to Parliament, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Developm... Read More