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Health experts warn of disease outbreaks as floodwaters recede

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Health experts have warned of a possible rise in waterborne and other infectious diseases over the next two weeks as floodwaters recede in several areas affected by minor flooding... Read More


Crowds flock to IRD as TIN requirement takes effect

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A large number of people have visited the Inland Revenue Department's (IRD) head office to obtain Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN), resulting in severe congestion. Speaking ... Read More


Minor flood risk along Mahaweli River

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A minor flood situation is possible in low-lying areas adjacent to the Mahaweli River in the Pasbage Korale Divisional Secretariat Division following heavy rainfall in the river'... Read More


Any uniformed police officer can take action against traffic offenders - Police

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- All police officers wearing the official uniform have the authority to take legal action against traffic offenders under the Motor Traffic Act, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler ... Read More


Is Sri Lanka facing a shortage of psychiatrists?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Sri Lanka is facing a shortage of psychiatrists as mental health professionals increasingly seek employment opportunities overseas, particularly in Australia and the United Kingd... Read More


Unemployment climbs to 4% as youth struggle to find jobs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka's unemployment rate has risen to 4% in the second quarter of 2026, with young people continuing to face the toughest challenge in finding jobs, according to the Departme... Read More


Dengue cases surpass 100,000 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Sri Lanka's dengue cases have crossed the 100,000 mark this year, with 100,127 cases reported by September 27, according to the latest dengue surveillance data. The data from t... Read More


Avoid taking painkillers amid rising flu cases: Expert

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- A surge in Influenza A H1N1 infections is currently being detected in Sri Lanka, with an increase in positive samples identified by the National Influenza Centre at the Medical ... Read More


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