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About 95% of Esala Perahera mahouts suffer serious oral health issues due to consumption of betel quid and alcohol

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Around 95% of mahouts participating in the Kandy Esala Perahera suffer from serious oral health issues due to regular consumption of betel quid and alcohol, said Dr. Indika Weeras... Read More


Cancers could be cured with early detection - SLCS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The gravity of various Cancers among people and how to get rid of it with early detection was highlighted by the Sri Lanka Cancer Society (SLCS) at a seminar held in Kahatowita Mu... Read More


Buyers, sellers active at WTC Gem Market

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The fifth edition of Sri Lanka's Gem Market, aimed at providing equitable benefits to all stakeholders in the gem and jewellery industry, was held yesterday (3) at the Colombo Wor... Read More


Sri Lanka to take part in Subroto Cup Soccer Tourney

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The 64th edition of the Subroto Cup International School Football Tournament 2025 will be held in New Delhi and Bengaluru, India, from August 18 to September 25. The team selectio... Read More


SL Envoy in Saudi Arabia explores collaboration in DE with Riyadh-based multilateral DCO

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Saudi Arabia Ameer Ajwad met with the Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), a multilateral organisation affiliated to the UN,... Read More


Partially completed MWSIP constructions recommenses

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Asian Development Bank has agreed with OPEC to provide basic facilities to continue the construction works of the second phase of the Mahaweli Water Security Irrigation Programme ... Read More


Meditation centre opens at Seetha Amman Kovil Nuwara Eliya tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- A meditation hall named as the Ashok Vatika Anu Shree Meditation Centre will be opened at the Seethai Amman Kovil in Seetha Eliya, Nuwara Eliya tomorrow (3). Foreign Affairs, For... Read More


CEB crosses annual per capita electricity consumption of 700 units

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday said that Sri Lanka has crossed key development milestone as annual per capita electricity consumption surpasses 700 Units. CEB Spoke... Read More


Trump sets new tariffs on dozens of countries' exports

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reimposing "reciprocal tariffs" ranging from 10 percent to 41 percent on US imports from dozens of countries and... Read More


JAAF thanks President, US tariff negotiating team

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) while thanking President and negotiating team yesterday applauded the concerted efforts of the Government in achieving the revised recip... Read More