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All school exams postponed indefinitely

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Ministry of Education announced that all scheduled examinations, including the GCE Advanced Level, have been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing disaster situation. Ac... Read More


NDF politician threatens PHI amid disaster relief duties

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A Public Health Inspector (PHI) engaged in disaster relief operations has reportedly been threatened with death by a local politician affiliated to the New Democratic Front (NDF)... Read More


Death toll from adverse weather crosses 200

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The death toll from the severe weather conditions affecting the country has surpassed 200, rising to 212, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported today. The DMC said that ... Read More


334 dead, 370 missing in islandwide disaster

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- At least 334 people have been confirmed dead, while 370 others are still missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported today. The worst-hit district is Kandy, where 88 ... Read More


Contaminated Indian cough syrups: Is Sri Lanka at risk?

Colombo, Oct. 21 -- Deadly cough syrups recently linked to child deaths in India have set off alarm bells across the region, with Sri Lankan authorities on alert to keep unsafe medicines out of local ... Read More


Heavy rain to lash island till month-end

Colombo, Oct. 18 -- The adverse weather condition is expected to continue across most parts of the country until the end of the month, the Department of Meteorology said. Speaking to the Daily Mirror... Read More


Russian 'cancer vaccine' still in early stages: SL health authorities

Colombo, Oct. 18 -- Sri Lankan Health authorities have cautioned against sensational claims surrounding Russia's so-called cancer vaccine 'Enteromix', saying it remains at a pre-clinical stage and has... Read More