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Couples urged to take CBC before marriage
Young men and women planning to marry are being urged to undergo a Complete Blood Count (CBC) test prior to marriage to determine...
Foreign-backed push to promote homosexuality in Sri Lanka – Cardinal
His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has claimed that a group collaborating with foreign organizations is actively working to promote homosexuality in Sri Lanka....
Unions blame red tape as 400 salt containers remain uncleared at Colombo Port
Around 400 containers carrying approximately 28,000 metric tons of imported salt remain uncleared at the Colombo Port, the Sri Lanka Salt Producers’ Association...
US warns of additional tariffs on India if Trump-Putin peace talks fail
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Washington could increase secondary tariffs on India. He said the decision would depend on the...
Bond market rejects Sri Lanka debt auction
Sri Lanka’s bond auction on August 12, 2025 sent a stark warning to policymakers: despite macroeconomic stabilisation under IMF reforms, deep-seated investor skepticism...
Colombo’s aging Govt apartments to be redeveloped next year
Plans are underway to redevelop government apartment complexes in Colombo District that are over 40 years old, National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) officials...
Sugar, biscuits blamed for high rate of tooth decay in children
Sri Lanka’s dental experts have sounded the alarm over rising rates of tooth decay, with 63% of preschoolers affected — largely due to...
Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill gets COPF nod
The Committee on Public Finance has approved the Bill to establish the Gambling Regulatory Authority, paving the way for an independent body to...
