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Dengue, Chikungunya threat rises with heavy rains: PHIs

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors' Association has warned that the ongoing heavy rainfalls could lead to a rise in Dengue and Chikungunya cases. Association President Pulina R... Read More


39 children living with their mothers in Sri Lankan prisons: Authorities raise concerns

Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- A total of 39 children are currently living with their mothers in 10 prisons across Sri Lanka, the Prisons Department reported. Prisons Commissioner Jagath Weerasinghe said tha... Read More


Over 1,800 killed on roads in nine months

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- A total of 1,897 persons have lost their lives in road accidents over the past nine months, Traffic Police Director SSP Manoj Ranagala revealed. Speaking to a TV channel, SSP R... Read More


Kidney diseases claim 1,600 lives annually

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Kidney diseases cause around 1,600 deaths in Sri Lanka each year, averaging five deaths daily, the Health Promotion Bureau said. Consultant Community Physician Dr. Chintha Guna... Read More


Rising cases of child abuse and pregnancies reported: NCPA

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has reported a sharp rise in child abuse cases during the first seven months of this year. According to the NCPA, 141 serious case... Read More


Over 5,000 eye donations recorded this year: SLEDS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society (SLEDS) has reported that 5,117 eye donations were recorded posthumously during the first eight months of this year. Speaking to the Daily Mir... Read More


Foreign cannabis cultivation plan draws ADIC warning

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) has voiced strong concerns over the government's decision to allow seven foreign investors to cultivate cannabis in Sri Lanka under... Read More


New rules for tourists in Arugam Bay

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Special regulations are set to be implemented for establishments serving tourists in the Arugam Bay area, Acting Director of the Police Tourism Division, ASP Prabath Widanagama sa... Read More