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Nalinda elected Chairman of first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been elected Chairman of the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting. The meeting, aimed at taking regional health coope... और पढ़ें


CPC records Rs. 29.2bn profit in first half of 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) recorded a net profit of Rs. 29.2 billion during the first six months of 2026, following a Rs. 41 billion subsidy provided by the Governmen... और पढ़ें


Why did Colombo go underwater in just two hours?

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Colombo's drainage system, designed to handle around 30mm of rain an hour, was overwhelmed when nearly 100mm of rain fell within just two hours last Friday (06), causing flooding... और पढ़ें


Prison measles outbreak raises fears of wider spread despite elimination status

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Amidst a minor measles outbreak reported at three prison facilities, concerns have been raised over the possibility of a wider spread of the disease, particularly given Sri Lanka... और पढ़ें


Cancer treatment machines worth billions remain idle

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Two cancer radiotherapy machines installed at the Badulla and Hambantota hospitals remain unused despite being ready to commence treatment leaving cancer patients facing further d... और पढ़ें


Over half of Sri Lankans cannot independently use a computer

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Nearly 62 per cent of Sri Lankans aged between five and 69 are unable to independently use a computer, despite the growing use of digital technology, the latest government survey ... और पढ़ें


Bad food? Colombo residents can now complain with a QR scan

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- In a move to strengthen monitoring and accountability in the city's food service sector, the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has introduced a QR code-based complaint system to ena... और पढ़ें


Will social media ban guarantee children's online safety?

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Amidst increasing international discussion about restricting children's access to social media, including proposals to establish minimum age limits, Sri Lanka needs to carefully c... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka has world's most expensive cigarettes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka has the most expensive cigarettes in the world when measured against purchasing power parity (PPP), according to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) data cited in... और पढ़ें


HIV cases rise as Sri Lanka logs nearly 500 new infections in 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka has reported 487 new HIV cases during the first six months of 2026, marking an increase compared to the corresponding period last year, According to the latest figures ... और पढ़ें