Month: July 2025
Every hour, 100 people die of loneliness-related causes – WHO
One in six people are affected by loneliness, with significant implications for health and well-being, according to a report from the UN World...
Doctors raise alarm over Health Ministry’s new procurement guidelines
Medical professionals have voiced serious reservations over a new directive issued by the Ministry of Health governing the procurement of drugs and surgical...
Sri Lanka to procure US West Texas Intermediate crude oil?
The government is reportedly looking at the possibility of procuring US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in a bid to reduce the...
Pope condemns Gaza war’s ‘barbarity’ as 93 reported killed by Israeli fire while waiting for food
Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “barbarity” of the war in Gaza and the “indiscriminate use of force” as Gaza’s civil defence agency...
Sri Lanka’s rubber exporters seek tariff relief to compete in US market
Ahead of the August 1 deadline for further negotiations on the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, the Sri Lankan rubber exporters said...
Trade groups reject Govt’s plan to privatise economic centres
Sri Lanka’s Joint Dedicated Economic Centres Limited and the Manning Trade Union have opposed a government plan to transfer the management of 14...
Missing paintings at National Art Gallery linked to ex-Minister’s in-law and casino mogul
A major controversy has emerged over the disappearance of 47 paintings of significant historical and artistic value from Sri Lanka’s National Art Gallery,...
Sports Minister defends Sri Lanka Cricket team, promises revival plans underway
In the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s recent T20 series defeat to Bangladesh, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has appealed for a more balanced...
Talks begin on possible change in opposition leadership
Discussions have reportedly commenced over a possible change in the position of Leader of the Opposition, it is learnt. Following a string of...
South Africa win World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 title
South Africa ended a 13-year wait for a second World Rugby U20 Championship title after beating New Zealand 23-15 in the final of...
