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The Nipah virus demands vigilance, not panic
By Dr. Charuni Kohombange In the first epidemiological bulletin of 2026, released by the WHO’s South-East Asia Region (WHO SEARO) Office, health officials...
Concerns over environmental impact due to substandard coal use
The Environment Ministry has stated that if the use of substandard coal has caused any environmental impact, the relevant authorities would take necessary...
Black Day in Kilinochchi on Independence Day
A large rally was held in Kilinochchi yesterday (4) to declare Sri Lanka’s Independence Day as a “Black Day” for the Tamil people,...
Social jetlag: A hidden sleep crisis in Sri Lanka
By Dr. Nadee Dissanayake Many Sri Lankans begin their day before the sun rises. Schoolchildren wake up while it is still dark, uniforms...
President AKD calls to rebuild Sri Lanka by revoking African proverb “Go Far Together”
As Sri Lanka marked its 78th Independence Day, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) said with unwavering resolve that the government is striving to...
The promise of change and the reality
Leadership, Renewal, and the Path Forward By Lionel Bopage Reversing political entropy The physics metaphor proves instructive. Reversing entropy requires constant energy input....
No CEO still for SriLankan Airlines
The government has admitted in parliament yesterday (3) that a chief executive officer (CEO) is yet to be appointed to the national carrier...
Concerns over proposed new laws on renting houses
Former Justice Minister Ali Sabry PC has warned that the proposed Protection of Occupants Bill 2025, noting that although well-intentioned, the piece of...
