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Dr. Deepal Perera, a specialist at the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital, reports a noticeable increase in cases of influenza, chikungunya, and dengue among children in recent weeks. He attributes the surge in dengue and chikungunya infections to the recent adverse...

It has been officially decided that the 2025 Poson Festival will be held in Mihintale with full sponsorship from the government. The Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Venerable Walawahangunawewe Dhammarathana Thero, extended his gratitude to the government for...

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, has firmly stated that the Sevanagala factory of Lanka Sugar Company will not be allowed to shut down under any circumstances. He made this assurance while addressing a press conference convened to...

Discover the Rich Flavors of a Traditional Turkish Breakfast — More Than a Meal, It’s a Cultural Ritual In a celebration that brought together culture, cuisine, and conversation, World Breakfast Day was marked in elegant style at the residence of...

The Maradana Flyover, a critical pedestrian pathway used daily by thousands to safely cross one of Colombo’s main roads, is now raising serious safety concerns. Built in 1978 under the direction of the late Mr. Ranasinghe Premadasa, the Maradana Flyover...

The government has reportedly decided to intensify investigations into the massive bond scam that allegedly occurred during the 2015 Yahapalana administration. One of the key promises made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake upon assuming office was to hold accountable those...

The Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has reaffirmed its earlier decision to appoint list MPs based on the highest percentage of votes received by candidates within their respective constituencies. Despite mounting pressure and demands from several constituency...

Nearly four months after its appointment, the committee set up by the Ministry of Finance to investigate the release of 323 red-flagged containers from the Colombo Port—reportedly without proper Customs inspection—is yet to conclude its inquiry. Deputy Ports Minister Janitha...

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning to fishing and naval vessels regarding strong winds expected today, following severe weather that caused significant damage across several parts of the country, including Colombo. According to reports, gusty winds have wreaked...

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, is expected to visit Sri Lanka later this month or in early July, according to reliable sources from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although the Sri Lankan government has agreed...