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Parents urged to take extra precautions to protect children amid hot weather in Sri Lanka
Specialist Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital has urged parents to pay close attention to the health and safety of their children amid the prevailing hot weather conditions and the ongoing school holidays.
He…
US Ambassador-designate Eric Meyer arrives in Sri Lanka
U.S. Ambassador-designate Eric Meyer has arrived in Colombo to assume duties as the 29th United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka. The US Embassy in Colombo said following his arrival Ambassador-designate Meyer has noted that he was honoured…
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 94,000
A total of 94,037 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to health authorities.
The highest number of cases was recorded in July, with 29,962 cases. Meanwhile, 21,533 cases were reported in June,…
Suresh Sallay’s mother writes to President, appeals against further detention
The mother of former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging him not to extend her son’s detention.
In a letter sent to the…
Missing doctor attached to Badulla Hospital found dead
The body of the doctor attached to the Badulla Hospital who was reported missing has been found on a rock near the Mapakadawewa area in Mahiyanganaya. An anesthesiologist attached to the Badulla Teaching Hospital was reported…
El Niño impact affects over 81,000 people across seven districts – DMC
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says seven districts across the country have been affected by dry weather conditions caused by the El Niño phenomenon.
According to the DMC, 23 Divisional Secretariat divisions across these seven…
PHIs to launch island-wide trade union action today
The Public Health Inspector’s Union (PHI) of Sri Lanka will be launching an island-wide trade union action from 8.00 a.m. today (24).
The trade union action is being planned to express its opposition to the transfer of a Public Health…
Sri Lanka faces new economic ‘war’ after 2028, ex-President Ranil warns
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that Sri Lanka could face another serious economic crisis after 2028 unless the country takes urgent steps to increase its foreign reserves and strengthen foreign exchange earnings.
Former…
22-year-old arrested with 18.6kg of ‘Ice’ in Bandaragama
A 22-year-old individual has been arrested with approximately 18.672 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’), during a police raid in Maswila, Bandaragama, police stated.
According to police, officers attached to the Police Special…
Deputy Defence Minister reviews Navy’s maritime security operations
Sri Lanka’s maritime security operations, including intensified efforts to disrupt drug trafficking at sea, were reviewed during a visit by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) to the Navy Headquarters at the…