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Infectious disease spreading among monkeys in Polonnaruwa raises public health concerns

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A suspected infectious disease is reportedly spreading among monkey and toque macaque populations in Polonnaruwa and Giritale, prompting concern among wildlife officials and loc... Read More


28,500 individuals subjected to inspection during special operation yesterday

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A total of 664 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special islan... Read More


Singapore urges UN to curb Security Council vetoes

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Singapore has called on the United Nations to rein in the rising use of veto powers by the five permanent members of the Security Council and pressed for reforms to make the org... Read More


Four Indian fishermen deported to Andhra Pradesh after 52 days in Jaffna Prison

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Four fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, India who were released after 52 days of detention at a Jaffna Prison, will return home on September 30, Indian media reports suggest. The b... Read More


80% of heart disease deaths globally are preventable, experts say

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- It is regrettable that 80% of heart disease-related deaths worldwide are preventable, says Dr. Sampath Withanawasam, President of the Sri Lanka College of Cardiology. Speaking ... Read More


Security stepped up at Vijay's Chennai home after deadly Karur stampede

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Security has been tightened outside actor-politician Vijay's residence in Chennai after a stampede at his rally in Karur left 39 people, including 10 children and 16 women, dead... Read More


Harry suggests people trying to sabotage reconciliation with King

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Duke of Sussex has suggested people are trying to sabotage his reconciliation with King Charles, as he described media reports about their recent meeting as "categorically f... Read More


COPE summons all institutions under its purview for special discussion

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has summoned all institutions under its jurisdiction for a special meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place on October 2 at th... Read More


Ranil visits Mahinda at Carlton House in Tangalle

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A meeting between former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa took place this morning (28) at Carlton House in Tangalle. The meeting took place... Read More


President to meet Sri Lankan community in Japan today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on an official visit to Japan, is scheduled to meet with the Sri Lankan community residing in Japan this afternoon (28) in T... Read More