Parents struggle as children’s drug shortage drives private costs

Parents of critically ill children are being pushed into financial hardship as government hospitals struggle with continuous shortages of essential medicines, a leading doctors’ union claims.

Postal Dept. confident of meeting Rs. 15,000Mn revenue target: Minister

The Postal Department will be able to achieve its revenue target of Rs. 15,000 million this year, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Namal responds after Oxford and Cambridge Unions cancel speaking events

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has responded after planned speaking engagements at the Oxford Union and Cambridge Union were cancelled following backlash from Tamil student groups and campaigners.

Patients caught in crossfire as GMOA strike enters 14th day

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.

Referee Chan: Asia Rugby Going the “Extra Mile”

Craig Chan has praised Asia Rugby and Sri Lanka Rugby for their commitment to supporting member unions through enhanced match officiating assistance.

Oxford Union cancels Namal Rajapaksa event after backlash

The Oxford Union has cancelled a planned speaking event with SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa following backlash from Tamil student groups and campaigners. The Cambridge Union cancelled Rajapaksa’s scheduled visit several days ago.

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’

Mexican security forces have killed a drug lord who led one of the most powerful criminal organisations in the country, triggering a wave of violence in several areas, including the western state of Jalisco.

Government on warpath with Laugfs Gas

The government which had faulted Laugfs Gas for the issue in gas supply had summoned its officials for a discussion this week, it was reported yesterday.

New York, other states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and strong winds to the region.

Heavy showers to ease, but storm aftermath looms across Sri Lanka

Lower atmospheric disturbance that is currently prevailing has caused a minor flood situation in Manampitiya and in Kandy district, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said yesterday.

KH x RK: Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth collab’s ’first-ever’ promo ft. Nelson and Anirudh drops

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global film fraternity, Red Giant Movies has officially released the title glimpse for the most anticipated collaboration in Indian history: KH x RK Reunion. The film brings together the ’’Ulaganayagan’’ Kamal Haasan and the ’’Superstar’’ Rajinikanth for a full-length feature, a feat that fans have been dreaming of for decades.

They did deals with Trump to get lower tariffs. Now they are stuck.

It started as a week of trade wins for President Trump. On Tuesday, Japan committed $36 billion in investments in the United States, and on Thursday, the president of Indonesia signed a deal in Washington to open up critical sectors of the country’s economy to American companies.

United States Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE departs US for historic voyage to Sri Lanka

The former United States Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE departed Baltimore on Friday to join the Sri Lanka Navy fleet, marking the Navy’s longest-ever voyage to bring a vessel home and its first transit of the Panama Canal.

No approach for regulation despite rice tycoons frenzy for helicopters

Despite the hype created regarding plans by two rice mill owners turned billionaires to purchase aircraft, none of them have so far approached the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAA) to secure the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) , an official said yesterday.

Murali's coach Sunil no more

Former Antonian legendary coach Sunil Fernando passed away in Kandy recently after a brief illness. He coached some topclass former cricketers such as Muttiah Muralitharan and Kumar Sangakkara.

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Change of Guard as Sanjaya Fernando elected new Referee Boss

Former Isipathana College and Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club rugby player Sanjaya Fernando was elected as the President of the Sri Lanka Society of Rugby Football Referees (SLSRFR) in their Annual General Meeting (AGM), which concluded in Maharagama today.

England bowl out Sri Lanka for 95 to open Super 8 campaign in style

England kick-started their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 campaign with a statement 51-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Despite being restricted to a modest total of 146/9, England’s bowling attack, led by a clinical spell from Will Jacks, proved too much for the Sri Lankan batters, who collapsed for just 95 runs in 16.4 overs.

Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

Pakistan has carried out multiple overnight air strikes on Afghanistan, which the Taliban has said killed and wounded dozens of people, including women and children.

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CTU demands immediate circular to halt school fund collections

The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has alleged that schools continue to collect money from parents despite the Education Ministry’s recent statement that fund collection is not permitted, calling the situation “deeply distressing” for families.

Lanka doctors in US donate machines to advance mental health treatment

The Sri Lankan Medical Association of North America (SLMANA) has donated two Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) machines to Sri Lanka, with one machine going to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka in Colombo and the other to Jaffna Hospital in Jaffna, marking a significant advancement in mental health treatment options available across the country.

Foreign tourists enjoy scenic train ride from Ambewela to Ella

A large group of foreign tourists boarded the train from Ambewela to Badulla today (22), heading towards the picturesque Ella Railway Station, Station Master Asendra Dissanayake confirmed.

Namal visits London Buddhist Vihara amid UK protests

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa began his United Kingdom visit by paying homage at the London Buddhist Vihara, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. During the visit, he received blessings from members of the Maha Sangha, his office said.

Three injured as train collides with cab in Payagala

Three people were injured when a Coastal Line train collided with a cab at a railway crossing in Payagala earlier today, the Railways Department said.

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%

US President Donald Trump has said that he will impose global tariffs of 15%, as he continued to rail against a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous import taxes.

Two injured as lorry overturns in Watawala

Two persons were injured when a lorry travelling along the Hatton–Colombo road veered off the roadway and overturned in the Watawala area during the early hours yesterday (21).

Avoid parking vehicles near landslide-prone areas: DMC

Residents in the western slopes of the Central Hills have been urged to avoid parking vehicles near landslide-prone areas as heavy rains continue to lash the region, increasing the risk of earth slips.

Somawathiya road closed as Mahaweli river overflows at Manampitiya

The Somawathiya Road in the Lankapura Divisional Secretariat Division has been closed to traffic after the Mahaweli River overflowed at Manampitiya due to torrential rains in the upper catchment areas.

Peradeniya recorded the highest rainfall in the country

Peradeniya recorded the highest rainfall in the country during the 21-hour period ending at 6.00 a.m. today, with a significant 213.2 mm of rain reported in the Mahaweli Basin, according to the latest hydrological data.