Several eye patients suffer complications after use of Indian medicine

08 May 2023

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The eyesight of ten individuals who had undergone eye surgeries at the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital have weakened due to complications caused by the use of ‘Prednisolone’, an eye drop imported from India, Health Ministry sources told the Daily Mirror.

People urged to be alert for triple threat of Dengue, Malaria & Leptospirosis

04 May 2023

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As the number of Dengue, Malaria and Leptospirosis is on the rise, health authorities advise people to seek medical treatment if the fever lasts for more than 48 hours.

Sri Lanka sees COVID spread again?

03 May 2023

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In the wake of an uptick in COVID-19 infections in the South-East Asian region, the Health Ministry in Sri Lanka urged the general public to abide by health precautions in the context of a slight increase in the number of cases already visible at present in the country.

Health workers strike enters eighth day; patients curse TU leaders

14 Feb 2022

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Despite Govt. Nursing Officers’ Association withdrew from ongoing strike by health workers, 17 other trade union continue the action for the eighth consecutive day.

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Cigarette prices to go up in the next budget

04 Nov 2021

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The price of cigarettes is to be increased after the next budget for the year 2022, National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) Chairman, Dr. Samadhi Rajapaksa said.

'Ranjan & Api'

27 Jul 2021

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A news briefing organised by a group of artists was held in Colombo where a campaign called ’Ranjan & Api’ was launched requesting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to grant a presidential pardon for imprisoned Ranjan Ramanayake. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Health Employees in protest...

20 Jul 2021

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A protest organized by Health Employees Trade Union Collective was held yesterday in front of the Gampaha General Hospital over several demands.

Women’s reproductive rights are human rights!

24 Jul 2020

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Supporters of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are seen holding placards outside the Prime Minister’s Office at Flower Road, Colombo against the remarks made by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa about SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa and his wife not having a child. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Toll of Covid-19 cases rises to 505

26 Apr 2020

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Twenty more Covid-19 infected patients were identified increasing the total cases in Sri Lanka to 505, the Health Ministry said.

ATM skimming: Banks on alert, but are customers?

27 Feb 2019

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Payment cards provide customers with the convenience of withdrawing cash through Automated Teller Machine (ATM) networks and transacting through merchants worldwide. However, there is a possibility of ATM and card reading machines being abused by criminals who wish to steal from the accounts of customers. Although this is common in other countries, it is something new to Sri Lanka. Hence, the authorities should be keen on this new development and

SL to launch first ever satellite in April

19 Feb 2019

22

Sri Lanka’s first research satellite RAAVANA-1 built by two Sri Lankan youths is set to be launched into space this April, marking our entrance into the space age, an official of the Arthur Sri Clarke Institute said.

Govt seeks US$ 48mn credit line from India to develop KKS port

18 Feb 2019

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The government will obtain a US$ 48 million credit line from India for the development of Kankesanthurai Port, an official said yesterday. 

Settlements and houses: Heated arguments between TNA MPs and Rishard

18 Feb 2019

9

TNA MPs and Minister of Trade and Commerce Rishard Bathiudeen were engaged in a heated argument with regard to resettlement and providing housing during the district development progress review meeting in Mullathivu District over the weekend. 

Gangarama Navam Perahera today and tomorrow

18 Feb 2019

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The Gangarama Navam Maha Perahera, also known as the Colombo art pageant, will parade the streets today (18) and tomorrow (19). 

Govt. to regulate rice prices from April 1

18 Feb 2019

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Agriculture Minister P. Harrison said that the maximum retail price (MRP)of a kilogramme of Samba would be Rs.85 while Nadu would have an MRP of Rs. 80 with effect from April 1 this year. He said this at a meeting held with the representatives of farmer organisations in Nachchaduwa, Anuradhapura yesterday (17). 

TNA for UNHRC resolution seeking more time for Lanka

16 Feb 2019

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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said yesterday it would stand for a fresh resolution to be moved by some western countries asking for more time for Sri Lanka to implement the provisions of the previous UNHRC resolution.

Life imprisonment for peddling heroin

16 Feb 2019

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High Court Judge Sashi Mahendran yesterday sentenced a father of two children to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of trafficking and peddling 10.325 grams of heroin at Nedimala, Kalubowila in 2012.

Tea exports in hot water due to trade embargoes on Iran

16 Feb 2019

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With the imposition of various trade embargoes on Iran, obtaining payments for tea exports from Sri Lanka to Iran is causing several difficulties, Sri Lankan Tea Board Chairman Lucille Wijewardena told Daily Mirror.

More power useless if what's devolved is unused: PM

16 Feb 2019

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday there was no point in asking for more powers if the local bodies don't use what is already devolved to the Provincial Councils.

Wedding Show 2019

16 Feb 2019

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