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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