Red alert on high risk groups as influenza surges!

09 May 2023

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A seasonal outbreak of influenza has been observed by medical experts who caution high-risk groups including children below two years, patients with long-term medical conditions and pregnant mothers to take extra precautions.

Lurking predators make some temples unsafe for novice monks

03 May 2023

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Sri Lanka boasts of a 2500 year old Buddhist culture. This culture also includes the ordaining of novice monks which has been a practice followed for centuries. But some children as young as six or seven years are now being ordain

Conservationists urge public to act with caution

30 Mar 2023

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A photo and a video of a melanistic black leopard cub spotted at the Yala National Park is being shared widely on social media since last Friday(March 24). According to records, a black leopard has been spotted in Yala after about 50 years.

Victims question the State on justice and accountability

24 Jan 2023

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“We’ve arrested over 4000 suspects in relation to July 9 incident”- SSP Thalduwa

Health System in the emergency room

18 Jan 2023

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Sandya Kumari from Kotahena has been experiencing chest pains since 2015 and the doctor has recommended bypass surgery. But she has been unable to get the test done before a bypass....

‘Sanjanana 2023’ by Royal College UNESCO Club concludes

17 Jan 2023

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The second edition of ‘Sanjanana 2023’ organized by the UNESCO Club of Royal College, Colombo was held at the Nawarangahala recently. Students showcased various cultural performances that highlighted Sri Lankan culture and arts. These included songs, dance items, and a stage play in Tamil that highlighted how Sri Lanka gained i

Proposed Electricity tariff hike: Conflicts of interest between GOVT. and PUCSL to further burden consumers?

09 Jan 2023

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Following the electricity tariff hike revision in August 2022, the Power and Energy Ministry announced another tariff hike that would have come into effect from January 1, 2023 on the basis that the tariff hike....

Prasanga’s ‘SaamiMalai’ to be launched in Chennai

07 Jan 2023

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Indian Tamils were brought down to Sri Lanka by the British as a means of increasing the work force in the tea plantations.

“Leave judiciary from political interference” - Sandya requests President

21 Dec 2022

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Human rights campaigner and wife of disappeared journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda, Sandya Ekneligoda was recently listed among 25 female activists who made it to the prestigious BBC 100 Women....

Throwing an innocent child out of Samagipura Flats: Medical experts, rights activists blame government for promoting drugs

30 Nov 2022

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An incident of a toddler being thrown out of a balcony from the third floor of the Samagipura Housing Scheme was reported on Friday....

Corporal punishment in schools: discipline or abuse?

10 Nov 2022

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Corporal punishment in schools is often perceived as an effective way to discipline children, but such cruel approaches have many detrimental impacts on the physical and psychological well-being of a child.

Women for Freedom Initiative to prevent violence, abuse against women and children

01 Nov 2022

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I was beaten severely using wire and rods. My husband never stopped using drugs. He wanted to sell my land. Every time he got drugged, he would beat me and my children. I forgave him thinking about my children, but he continued to be more violent,” said a survivor of domestic violence on conditions of anonymity. This is one of the many

Sri Lanka’s worsening health crisis Medics blame stakeholders for delaying procurements, wastage of funds

25 Oct 2022

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The prevailing medicine shortage in the country has existed over the past few months and medical experts blame stakeholders in the medical sector for not taking the responsibility to rectify the matter. Patients have been severely inconvenienced as they cannot find drugs prescribed by doctors apart from the fact that they have to join long queues

How Sri Lanka could prevent more of her children from becoming malnourished

20 Oct 2022

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Medical devices industry geared to support ailing Sri Lankan economy

06 Oct 2022

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At a time when the country is gasping for breath in the face of an economic crisis, several industries are determined to support the economy amidst facing their own challenges.

Kajimawatte residents demand relocation from land of infernos

30 Sep 2022

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For residents of Kajimawatte in Thotalanga a rapidly raging fire is not a new experience. In fact, the inferno on Tuesday has been the third instance in which they encountered such a disaster. This time....

Spotlight on Mineral exploration project: Alarming ilmenite project threatens Mannar community, biodiversity

28 Sep 2022

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The Northern and Eastern Coastlines of Sri Lanka have been victimised by mineral exploitation activities which are predicted to cause.....

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 Life’s problems can be resolved, but you need to live first

20 Sep 2022

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Feelings of uncertainty following the COVID-19 pandemic and worsening financial issues amidst the prevailing economic crisis have made many people lose hope in their lives. An estimated 703,000 people around the world take their own lives every year. ‘Creating Hope Through Actions’ is a triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) from 2021 to 2023. The theme signifies the collective effort that every individual should put in so as to

Where will Govt.’s crackdown on ‘aragalaya’ activists end?

12 Sep 2022

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Addressing the Third session of the 9th Parliament President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that it is a fundamental right of people....

The next aragalaya  will take the form of a guerrilla battle: Ranjan Ramanayake

08 Sep 2022

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Former parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake was imprisoned for a period of one year and seven months following his remarks on alleged corruption among lawyers. He was released on August 26, 2022,