Allegation of doing business with state: Civil society activist Oshala Herath has said that regardless of the political party one...
The government has appealed to India for immediate help to overcome the serious shortage of life-saving drugs and injections. The...
The 77th Independence Day celebrations in Sri Lanka will see a scaled-down military presence, with the parade featuring 1,873 personnel—1,511 fewer than last year’s (2024) event....
By Sujeewa Thathsara The Ministry of Health has taken steps to suspend Dr G.G. Chamal Sanjeewa, citing breaches of the Establishment Code. This decision follows findings...
By Dinasena Ratugamage Jaffna Police have submitted a petition to the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court on 29 January, requesting an order to prohibit all protests and demonstrations in...
Gananath Obeysekere: In search of Buddhist conscience (Baudha Hurdasakshiya Soya) by Laleen Jayamanne and Namika Raby “People were nourished by stories.” (Kathandarawalinne minissu jeewathwune) Gananath “Man...
Friday 31st January, 2025 India has vehemently protested against an incident of accidental shooting where several Indian fishermen sustained injuries in a confrontation with the Sri...
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the largest and strongest insurer in the Life Insurance industry, recently hosted its much-anticipated Star Awards 2024 at Shangri-La, Colombo....
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) held its 21st Annual General Meeting on 27th January in Colombo. Speaking at the event the reappointed Chairperson, Saifuddin Jafferjee, reflected...
By Pradeep Prasanna Samarakoon A total of 213 cases of underage pregnancies had been reported in 2024, reflecting an increase compared to the previous year, Deputy...
Sri Lanka’s first lady Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Roshan Sithara Khan Azard presented her Letters of Credence to Amir of the State of Qatar,...
The take home message is that whether it is coconut, coconut products, or any other superfood, there is no health benefit to be gained by consuming...
A meeting was held at the Ministry of Health, on 28th January 2025, presided by Minister of Health, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa at the request of the...
Pensioners are required to present themselves to the Grama Niladari (GN) of their areas each year to be paid their monthly pensions. Thus, in January, across...