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Experts highlight rise in HIV cases among 15 to 29 age group

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Health authorities in Sri Lanka have warned of an increasing trend of HIV infections among individuals aged between 15 and 29. The highest number of infections has been reported ... Read More


Surging numbers of children using e-cigarettes: WHO

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- More than 100 million people, including at least 15 million children, use e-cigarettes, fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning. ... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda should face strict action: Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa should face strict action, says former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka. He made these remarks at an event held in ... Read More


36-year-old woman arrested following tragic Gampola accident

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A tragic accident was reported earlier today (06) in Doluwa, Gampola, where three women lost their lives after being hit by a car. Police suspect that the cause of the accident w... Read More


Israel deports 171 Gaza flotilla activists, including Greta Thunberg

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Israel said it deported on Monday (Oct 6) campaigner Greta Thunberg and another 170 activists from an international flotilla it had prevented last week from delivering aid to Gaza... Read More


Trump urges mediators to 'move fast' as key Gaza peace talks set to begin

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- US President Donald Trump has urged everyone involved in efforts to end the Gaza war to "move fast" as mediators are set to meet in Egypt on Monday for indirect peace talks betwee... Read More


PM Harini to attend NDTV World Summit

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to attend the NDTV World Summit 2025 along with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The NDTV World Summit 2025 will mark an ex... Read More


One dead, two hospitalised due to drowning near Blue Beach Island

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Three individuals have been swept away due strong currents while bathing in seas near the Blue Beach Island in Dikwella, police stated. Area residents had then acted swiftly to r... Read More


English author Jilly Cooper dies at age 88

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- English author Dame Jilly Cooper has died at age 88, her family has announced. The author was best known for The Rutshire Chronicles, including the second book in the series, Riv... Read More


Human Rights Council adopts resolution on Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The resolution A/HRC/60/L.1/Rev.1 on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka has been adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneve... Read More