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Is another Ditwah-like situation around the corner?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- With memories of Cyclone Ditwah's devastating floods and landslides still fresh, Sri Lanka could be heading into a critical October-November period, with meteorologists warning ... Read More


Sri Lanka holds clues to a 500-million-year-old Earth

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- A huge ancient rock structure has been found deep beneath Sri Lanka, giving scientists new clues about the island's geological history more than 500 million years ago. The rese... Read More


Repeated crises leave Sri Lankans facing layers of trauma, loss

SriLanka, Sept. 21 -- Sri Lanka's repeated exposure to war, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship and natural disasters has left many people dealing with layers of trauma and loss, with earlier exp... Read More


Are you using condoms correctly?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Health officials are urging people to use condoms correctly and consistently to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), while warning against th... Read More


Cancer patients in limbo as vital treatment disrupted

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Cancer patients awaiting radiation therapy are facing further delays as the CT simulation service required for treatment planning at a major cancer hospital has reportedly not be... Read More


Vehicle prices increase by millions

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Vehicle prices in Sri Lanka have begun increasing sharply, with some popular models seeing increases of up to Rs. 4.5 million, following the Government's decision to extend a 50%... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue target ahead of month-end

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka Customs has exceeded its revenue target for August, achieving the target before the end of the month, according to Customs authorities. Customs had been set a revenue t... Read More


Self-test for HIV, order condoms and lubricants online

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- As health officials step up efforts to scale up HIV testing, people are encouraged to use the KNOW4SURE.LK online platform to access HIV prevention and testing services, includin... Read More


Sri Lanka's 2028 debt repayments not cause for alarm: Economist

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka is capable of meeting its debt repayment obligations from 2028 onwards despite the challenges ahead, provided the Government continues with economic reforms and takes m... Read More


Drug shortage puts cancer patients' lives at stake

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Cancer patients receiving treatment at Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama have appealed to the authorities to urgently address shortages of essential medicines, warning that delays i... Read More