Chinese National Defence University Delegation Visits Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters
A National Defence University (NDU) delegation from the People’s Republic of China, currently in Sri Lanka for an overseas study
Economic Crisis and Austerity Measures Hit Poorest Hardest in Sri Lanka, Says UN Human Rights Chief
While Sri Lanka’s macro-economic situation has improved, the impacts of the economic crisis and associated austerity measures are severely affecting
Ceylon Teachers’ Union Announces Trade Union Action and Threatens to Withdraw from O/L Exam Paper Marking
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has announced plans to engage in trade union action by reporting sick on Wednesday, June
President Wickremesinghe Announces Negotiations with Creditors and Plans to Boost Sri Lanka’s Industrial Sector
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today announced forthcoming negotiations with creditor countries and revealed plans to enhance Sri Lanka’s industrial sector. These
Minor Tremor Reported in Vavuniya Area
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) reported that a minor tremor measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale occurred between
Not an Uncommon Disease: Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
A treatable bacterial infection Initial symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting Requires immediate medical attention and treatment
AG Department Silent on Singapore Litigation as Sri Lanka Seeks Billions in Damages for MV X-Press Pearl Disaster
AG Department maintains stoic silence about litigation in Singapore Continuous monitoring in progress to establish whether it is linked
Allegations of Torture Against Chaman Sit-in Protestors by Pakistan’s Frontier Corps
In a recent development, Chaman sit-in protestors, arrested on June 6, are reportedly facing severe torture by Pakistan’s paramilitary force,
Scaling Up HIV Testing Amid Rising Cases Among Youth
In response to the significant prevalence of HIV cases among young people aged 15-24, health authorities have intensified testing efforts
Enhanced Rainy Conditions Expected in South-Western Sri Lanka
The prevailing rainy conditions in the south-western part of the island are expected to intensify over the next few days