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Parents urged to prioritize children’s safety when flying kites – Officials
Parents and adults have been urged to pay special attention to children’s safety when flying kites, as kite-related accidents are frequently reported during the school holiday season, the Acting Director of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for…
Wildlife vets continue ‘work-to-rule’ trade union action over unresolved demands
The Wildlife and Zoo Veterinary Officers’ Association says the Ministry of Environment has taken steps to obtain the services of veterinary officers attached to the Ministry of Defence in emergency situations, due to the ongoing…
Vietnam Airlines launches direct flights between Vietnam and Sri Lanka
Vietnam Airlines has officially commenced direct air services between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, with its inaugural flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
The Airbus A320, operating as flight VN-671 from…
Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister to visit Delhi over fishermen arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
Amid the arrest of nine fishermen from Rameswaram by the Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister Srinath on Thursday said that he will visit Delhi next week to take up the issue with the Union Minister of External Affairs, S…
Govt and Catholic Church discuss issues affecting government-run Catholic schools
A discussion with representatives of the Catholic Church was held at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (13), co-chaired by Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath…
NCPA reports rise in complaints of child neglect and abuse
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) states that there has been an increase in complaints relating to child neglect and abandonment, as well as physical and psychological abuse.
The Attorney-at-Law and Director of Law…
Eric Meyer sworn in as new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Eric Meyer has been officially sworn in as the new U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, marking the start of his diplomatic assignment in Colombo.
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs congratulated Meyer…
Rise in intestinal disorders among Sri Lankan youth linked to changing diets, Specialist warns
An increase in intestinal-related disorders is being observed among adolescents and young people in Sri Lanka, according to Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr. Supun Kulathunga.
Speaking at a media briefing held…
Sri Lanka’s official poverty line rises to Rs. 17,592
Sri Lanka’s official poverty line rose to Rs. 17,592 in June, marking an increase of Rs. 277 from the previous month, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.
The official poverty line represents…
Dengue death toll rises to 68 in Sri Lanka as cases cross 91,000
The dengue death toll in Sri Lanka in 2026 has climbed to 68 with the number of infections surging past 91,000 as of yesterday (12), according to the latest figures from the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).
The latest…