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Pharmacies report shortage of 15 essential medicines
A critical shortage of at least 15 essential medicines, including life-saving drugs such as insulin, has been reported from private pharmacies across the...
Government seeks more two weeks to respond on India-Sri Lanka MoU
The government has requested a two-week period to respond to a question raised in Parliament concerning the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between...
Lower languages like ‘Sinhala & Tamil’ are barriers against people’s legal knowledge – Justice Minister
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara has claimed a language barrier that prevents the public from having a general legal understanding. Knowledge on the...
NPP MP under investigation for alleged abuse of police officer
An investigation has been launched into allegations that a National People’s Power (NPP) MP from the Kalutara District verbally abused and threatened a...
Sri Lanka
Pharmacies report shortage of 15 essential medicines
A critical shortage of at least 15 essential medicines, including life-saving drugs such as insulin, has been reported from private pharmacies across the country, according to the All-Island Private Pharmacy...
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CBSL warns against overseas real estate promotions
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a strong public warning against advertisements promoting overseas property investments, warning that many...
Six tea factories were shut this year so far – Minister
As many as 213 tea factories had been closed down due to various reasons since 1986, said Minister of Plantation and Community...
Iran rules out new nuclear talks until attacks stop
Iran has said it will not resume talks over its nuclear programme while under attack, hours after Israel’s defence minister warned of...
China opposes potential US strike on Iran
China on Thursday opposed potential US military action against Iran, urging restraint and respect for sovereignty to prevent further escalation in the...
Bangladesh build lead over Sri Lanka
Bangladesh edged ahead of Sri Lanka on day four of the first Test in Galle, extending their lead to 187 runs with...
Sri Lanka face England in 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup opener
Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 while holders...
Opinion
Sinopec and Sri Lanka: Strategic investment or a new face of dependency?
By Akshita Malik and Dr. Karamala Areesh Kumar Sri Lanka’s economic downfall in 2022, marked by its first-ever sovereign debt default, cast...
Iran-Israel war a looming storm for Sri Lanka’s economy and national security
By Dr. Boniface Perera The recent, dramatic escalation of hostilities between Iran and Israel – with reports of 200 Israeli fighter jets...
Lifestyle
Survey reveals alarming sugar addiction among preschoolers
A recent survey conducted in the Kurunegala District by the Ministry of Health has raised serious concerns over the dietary and lifestyle...
What your earwax can reveal about your health
(BBC) – From Alzheimer’s to cancer, earwax can contain valuable indicators to a person’s health. Now scientists are analysing its chemistry in...
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Latest Stories
Pharmacies report shortage of 15 essential medicines
A critical shortage of at least 15 essential medicines, including life-saving drugs such as insulin, has been reported from private pharmacies across...
Government seeks more two weeks to respond on India-Sri Lanka MoU
The government has requested a two-week period to respond to a question raised in Parliament concerning the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed...
Lower languages like ‘Sinhala & Tamil’ are barriers against people’s legal knowledge – Justice Minister
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara has claimed a language barrier that prevents the public from having a general legal understanding. Knowledge on...
NPP MP under investigation for alleged abuse of police officer
An investigation has been launched into allegations that a National People’s Power (NPP) MP from the Kalutara District verbally abused and threatened...
Opinion
Sinopec and Sri Lanka: Strategic investment or a new face of dependency?
By Akshita Malik and Dr. Karamala Areesh Kumar Sri Lanka’s economic downfall in 2022, marked by its first-ever sovereign debt default, cast a...
