1 hours ago - 0     - 250

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory forecasting heavy showers above 75 mm in certain regions of the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.

26 Apr 2024 - 17     - 1214

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles told Parliament today (26) that former President Maithripala Sirisena, in his statement to the CID, did not disclose any information implicating a citizen of this country or any connection to a citizen in relation to the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

26 Apr 2024 - 2     - 755

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish a dedicated regulator for the energy sector.

26 Apr 2024 - 27     - 2748

A meeting between the China Association of Small and Medium-commercial Enterprises (CASMCE) and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena took place yesterday at Temple Trees, focusing on bilateral cooperation and investment opportunities.

25 Apr 2024 - 40     - 1848

While highlighting that the economy in on the mend, President Ranil Wickremesinghe pleaded for people not to resort to another ‘Aragalaya’ which would escalate chaos in the country.

25 Apr 2024 - 43     - 3971

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has requested the government to suspend the recent Cabinet decision which approved local students to gain admission to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University’s medical degree programme.

24 Apr 2024 - 1     - 860

The Galle Karapitiya Teaching Hospital unveiled its latest addition of a cutting-edge CT Scanner valued at Rs 250 million.

23 Apr 2024 - 5     - 622

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court issued a restraining order preventing a planned protest march by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees’ union tomorrow near the Polduwa Junction in the Welikada police area.

23 Apr 2024 - 0     - 512

Residents in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, as well as the Galle and Matara districts, should be prepared for fairly heavy showers of about 50 mm in some areas, the Meteorology Department predicted.

22 Apr 2024 - 2     - 2817

A recent viral social media message alleging that the Rotary Club Colombo West has received a substantial grant for cardiac surgeries in India and is transferring children to LRH – Colombo for treatment has raised concerns among health officials.

22 Apr 2024 - 15     - 1348

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union has raised serious concerns over the quality of rice and dhal to be distributed to schools under the World Food Programme (WFP).

Update

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

21 Apr 2024 - 42     - 14423

The Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event, held in Diyatalawa today (21), turned tragic as a race car veered off the track, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals including an eight-year-old child and leaving over 20 others hospitalized with injuries.

21 Apr 2024 - 14     - 3277

A tense standoff unfolded outside the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) headquarters on Darley Road in Colombo 10, as a group attempting to enter the party building was met with resistance from the police.

19 Apr 2024 - 3     - 1858

In light of the adverse weather conditions at the Dubai International Airport, SriLankan Airlines (UL) faces flight cancellations to the UAE hub, sources said.

19 Apr 2024 - 5     - 1223

Notwithstanding the internal friction within the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) resulting in changes in party’s leadership positions, the Election Commission clarified its role in accepting nominations for SLFP candidates in the event that internal conflicts persist beyond the declaration of elections.

19 Apr 2024 - 2     - 945

As scorching temperatures continue to sweep across Sri Lanka, the Vets in Sri Lanka have issued a stark call to action, urging public to provide water access to animals especially birds.

17 Apr 2024 - 1     - 819

Health officials have noticed significant prevalence of diarrhoeal disease among children these days, urging parents to exercise caution.

15 Apr 2024 - 7     - 694

Health authorities have noticed a significant decrease in accidents, notably firecracker-related incidents, during the festive season.

15 Apr 2024 - 2     - 1506

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for several provinces in Sri Lanka, forecasting heavy showers exceeding 100 mm in some areas.

14 Apr 2024 - 2     - 1853

An accident in the Helboda area of Pussellawa today (Sunday) has left two individuals dead, including a child, and four others injured after a van plunged down a precipice.

14 Apr 2024 - 1     - 706

In a bid to accommodate the influx of commuters returning to Colombo after celebrating the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays, the Railways Department has announced the commencement of special train services, effective this evening, April 14.

14 Apr 2024 - 1     - 719

The tally of dengue cases recorded for 2024 has topped the 21,000 mark, according to the Epidemiology Unit.

13 Apr 2024 - 8     - 655

As the Sinhala and Tamil festive season approaches, environmentalists in Sri Lanka have sounded the alarm on the detrimental impact of fireworks on pets and wildlife.

13 Apr 2024 - 1     - 576

The Meteorology Department has issued a weather advisory forecasting heavy showers of about 75 mm in some areas of the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.

13 Apr 2024 - 5     - 1214

The Colombo National Hospital’s Neurosurgery Department welcomed a new addition to its arsenal of medical equipment with the installation of a state-of-the-art CT scan machine.

12 Apr 2024 - 6     - 2522

Recent PCR tests conducted on two female patients who had passed away during treatment at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital have confirmed to be Covid-19.

12 Apr 2024 - 1     - 151

In anticipation of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced robust measures to ensure a seamless flow of fuel from Ceypetco filling stations.

12 Apr 2024 - 0     - 872

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, warning of thundershowers and severe lightning expected to sweep across various parts of the island in the imminent hours.

11 Apr 2024 - 1     - 1052

Eight Sri Lankans who were recently rescued from an illegal cyber slave camp in Myanmar, have been transferred to the care of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Thailand.

10 Apr 2024 - 20     - 1352

India will remain Sri Lanka’s most reliable friend and a trusted and dependable partner, emphasized Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha.

10 Apr 2024 - 18     - 3598

In the wake of the tragic death of Treasurer of the Public Health Inspectors’ Union, Roshan Kumara Vithanage, the Public Health Inspectors are in cold sweat hindering their ability to carry out responsibilities effectively.

09 Apr 2024 - 6     - 2899

The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has given the green light to an increase in candidate deposits for Presidential Election.

09 Apr 2024 - 2     - 835

As Sri Lanka gears up for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, health authorities have released a set of guidelines aimed at safeguarding participants and spectators during sporting events.

08 Apr 2024 - 8     - 1608

The Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has initiated a new programme permitting fathers to be present in the delivery room during childbirth.

08 Apr 2024 - 24     - 2061

Minister of Ports, Aviation and Shipping Nimal Siripala de Silva has been appointed as Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

06 Apr 2024 - 7     - 981

An investigation has been launched into the incident where the official website of the Sri Lanka Education Ministry was hacked by an unidentified hacker.

04 Apr 2024 - 12     - 3305

The official website of the Sri Lanka Ministry of Education has fallen victim to a cyber intrusion.

03 Apr 2024 - 3     - 1748

In light of a plethora of complaints over the proliferation of quacks and fake medical centres in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry has decided to strictly securitize private medical practice.

02 Apr 2024 - 1     - 533

The ongoing trade union action initiated by health sector workers has been called off following constructive discussions held earlier today at the Presidential Secretariat.

01 Apr 2024 - 5     - 669

The specter of a widespread health worker strike looms over Sri Lanka’s medical landscape, as the Health Trade Union Alliance, representing 72 unions, has issued an ultimatum slated to commence on Tuesday, April 2, at 6:30 a.m.

31 Mar 2024 - 14     - 4169

The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation following the tragic death of a 50-year-old patient at Ragama Teaching Hospital shortly after receiving a vaccine.

29 Mar 2024 - 21     - 6060

On the heels of the massive raid conducted on ’Spas’ in the Negombo area resulting in the detection of two HIV cases, illegal spas and Ayurvedic spas that secretly offer prostitution services are facing imminent closure in many parts of the island, Daily Mirror learns.

27 Mar 2024 - 14     - 2145

The prolonged breakdown of one of the linear accelerators at the Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama, which predominantly treats the pediatric patients has placed hundreds of lives at risk.

24 Mar 2024 - 15     - 3262

In the wake of his controversial statement on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, former President Maithripala Sirisena said he made that statement based on information he had received only three weeks ago.

24 Mar 2024 - 11     - 2068

Minister of Trade Nalin Fernando announced a significant reduction in the price of imported milk powder, aimed at alleviating the financial burdens on consumers.

23 Mar 2024 - 15     - 1374

In response to mounting concerns over rising prices of essential goods and the devaluation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar, State Minister for Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has unveiled a new strategy aimed at stabilising the market ahead of the upcoming festive season.

23 Mar 2024 - 2     - 2338

Sri Lanka has witnessed a surge in non-communicable diseases, prompting action from the Ministry of Health.

22 Mar 2024 - 11     - 3426

Dermatologists in Sri Lanka have issued a warning regarding the rapid spread of Tinea infections, a contagious skin disease affecting both adults and children across the nation.

22 Mar 2024 - 1     - 1246

Residents across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western Provinces are urged to brace for heavy showers above 75mm during next 36 hours.

21 Mar 2024 - 51     - 16622

A total of 157 cutting-edge Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds worth over Rs. 470 million were donated to the Sri Lankan government by a Sri Lankan family living in Canada.

21 Mar 2024 - 21     - 3007

Running counter to the statement by the Health Ministry regarding the return of migrated doctors to Sri Lanka, recent statistics paint a different picture, revealing only a meagre five specialists have returned to the country this year.

20 Mar 2024 - 4     - 691

While raising concerns over the Cabinet nod to amend the existing electoral system in respect of the parliamentary election, People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), alleged that the move could result in the postponement of the election.

18 Mar 2024 - 21     - 1628

A recent survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has unearthed that public trust in parliament and political parties has reached an all time low, with parliament showing 22 percent public trust and political parties showing 19 percent trust.

16 Mar 2024 - 26     - 2954

A recent survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has unearthed concerning trends regarding democratic governance in Sri Lanka.

15 Mar 2024 - 4     - 592

As Sri Lanka grapples with arid weather conditions, residents in areas facing drinking water issues have been urged to reach out to the hotline 117 introduced by the Disaster Management Center (DMC).

15 Mar 2024 - 2     - 932

As temperatures soar in parts of Sri Lanka, authorities warn of an impending rise in the heat index, particularly in regions spanning the North-Eestern, North-Central and Eastern Provinces, as well as in the Colombo, Gampaha, Moneragala, Mannar, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Hambantota districts.

13 Mar 2024 - 11     - 629

In a bid to provide eggs at a reasonable price ahead of the upcoming festive season, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said a controlled price will be imposed in light of soaring prices.

13 Mar 2024 - 23     - 2264

On the heels of the cabinet nod to establish a medical faculty at the National School of Business Management (NSBM), the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has expressed reservations, questioning the necessity of the move as it appears unrealistic.

12 Mar 2024 - 72     - 10254

Doctors who had previously left Sri Lanka for various reasons are now returning to the country, providing a hopeful alleviation of the ongoing shortage of doctors, the Health Ministry said.

12 Mar 2024 - 46     - 2905

In response to recent findings published in the British medical journal, The Lancet, concerning child malnutrition and underweight girls, Sri Lanka’s health authorities have rejected the content referred to the portrayal of Sri Lanka.