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Nearly 50 Sri Lankans die daily from alcohol and drug use, says ADIC

New data released by the Alcohol and Drugs Information Centre (ADIC) show that nearly 50 Sri Lankans die every day due to alcohol...

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Anuradhapura records a surge in underage pregnancies

Authorities in Anuradhapura have expressed deep concern over a growing number of underage pregnancies. At a recent meeting of the District Children and...

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110-year-old Meniel is Sri Lanka’s oldest man

A 110-year-old farmer from Karandeniya has been officially recognized as the oldest living man in Sri Lanka. The National Secretariat for Elders confirmed...

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The ultimate solo traveller’s guide to Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s compact capital has a multitude of delights — whatever your budget — from buzzy cocktail bars to hidden art galleries, says...

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One in three breast cancer cases detected at advanced stages, Sri Lanka’s Cancer Control Programme warns

More than 5,500 women in Sri Lanka were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, accounting for 28 per cent of all cancers among...

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Five Sri Lankans at risk of dying daily from chronic kidney disease

Approximately five individuals in Sri Lanka are at risk of dying daily due to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The National Unit for Kidney...

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How to train your dog – and not lose your mind

My family has never been closer to the brink of collapse than when we got a puppy. We spent hours reading articles and...

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Emmy Awards 2025: Complete winners list

Television’s biggest stars were honored at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Television’s biggest stars were celebrated at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on...