Doctors want Saturday declared off-day amid fuel crisis

26 Mar 2026

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The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has called for Saturday to be declared an off day, as the ongoing fuel crisis is placing severe strain on them.

Switch on fans when leaving pets at home, vets urge public

26 Mar 2026

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As temperatures soar, veterinarians are warning that Sri Lanka’s animals are facing a silent heat crisis, with dehydration posing a serious threat to pets, farm animals and even birds.

Health services at cross roads as doctors convene emergency meeting

25 Mar 2026

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Sri Lanka’s health services are at a critical juncture as doctors prepare to convene an emergency General Committee meeting today (25), with several key decisions expected amid a deepening crisis.

Nearly 50% of adults have never visited a dentist – Health officials

23 Mar 2026

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Nearly 50 percent of Sri Lanka’s adult population has never visited a dental clinic, health officials reveal.

Heavy social media use linked to falling youth happiness: Report

20 Mar 2026

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The World Happiness Report 2026 has flagged serious concerns about how social media is affecting young people’s wellbeing around the world.

Sri Lanka swelters under unusually hot weather: Heat stroke risk soars

18 Mar 2026

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Sri Lanka is facing an unusual surge in temperatures, with experts warning that the sweltering heat, combined with rising urban pollution, is creating a dangerous environment for vulnerable populations especially children.

Fuel shortage puts health services in a tight spot

17 Mar 2026

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Health services across the country are likely to be affected due to the prevailing fuel shortage, with doctors warning that the limited fuel quota allocated under the QR code system is insufficient for them to report for duty and carry out essential medical services.

No fuel shortage despite QR system, CPC says

15 Mar 2026

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Despite the introduction of the QR code system for fuel distribution, there is no fuel shortage in the country, said Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Mayura Neththikumara.

Doctors say NO to afternoon outdoor activities for students

13 Mar 2026

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In light of the prevailing high temperatures across the country and a recent incident where a 15-year-old student died while training for a school sports event in Buttala, health authorities have urged schools to avoid allowing students to take part in outdoor sports and physical activities during the hottest hours of the afternoon.

Children’s drugs in shortage? Health authorities break silence

11 Mar 2026

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Amid concerns among parents about a shortage of medicines for children, the health authorities have denied that there is any serious shortage at the hospitals.

Limit travel and fuel purchases, CPC chairman tells public

10 Mar 2026

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Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna has urged the public to reduce non-essential travel and use fuel sparingly in view of the energy challenges arising from the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Leopards spotted inside Peradeniya University, safety notice issued

08 Mar 2026

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The University of Peradeniya has issued a safety notice to students and staff following several reported leopard sightings within the university premises.

Bodies of Iranian sailors kept on ice as mortuary exceeds capacity

05 Mar 2026

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Several bodies of Iranian sailors killed in the sinking of the warship IRIS Dena are being kept on ice outside the Karapitiya Hospital mortuary after the facility exceeded its storage capacity, hospital sources said.

Experts warn of health risks to children as air quality turns unhealthy

05 Mar 2026

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With air pollution levels in Colombo rising to unhealthy levels, health experts are raising alarm over the potential impact on public health, particularly on children.

SriLankan Airlines ready to assist stranded Europe-bound passengers

03 Mar 2026

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Notwithstanding escalating tensions in the Middle East, SriLankan Airlines said it is continuing to operate its European routes as scheduled and stands ready to facilitate passengers travelling to London and other European destinations it serves, if requests are made amid widespread flight cancellations.

CPC compelled to release over 5.2 Mn litres of fuel

02 Mar 2026

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has released over 5.2 million litres of fuel by 9.44 a.m. today in response to panic buying, its Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said.

Escalating ongoing trade union action

Doctors withdraw services from new primary health care units

02 Mar 2026

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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has escalated its ongoing trade union action by withdrawing doctors from duties at the newly established Primary Health Care Units.

Colombo air quality turns ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’

01 Mar 2026

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Air quality in Colombo dropped to “unhealthy” levels this afternoon, according to real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data published by IQAir.

Patients caught in crossfire as GMOA strike enters 14th day

23 Feb 2026

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The ongoing trade union action launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) entered its 14th day today, with the union claiming that the Health Ministry has still failed to provide concrete solutions to the issues raised.

Patients caught in crossfire as GMOA strike enters 12th day

21 Feb 2026

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The ongoing trade union action launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) entered its 12th day today, with the union claiming that the Health Ministry has still failed to provide concrete solutions to the issues raised.