Lifestyle
Sri Lanka’s fashion moment: Chathuri Samaraweera unveils stunning collection in Paris
Sri Lankan designer Chathuri Samaraweera has made history by becoming the first from her country to present a collection at Paris Fashion Week,...
Sri Lanka sees rising HIV infections among youth
Health authorities in Sri Lanka have raised concerns over a troubling increase in HIV infections among young people aged 15 to 29, with...
Sri Lanka’s mental health helpline receives 19,000 calls in nine months
Sri Lanka’s national mental health helpline has received over 19,000 calls in the past nine months alone, reflecting a growing demand for mental...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
