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Dynastic politics no longer rules the roost in SL

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Dynastic politics which once dominated Sri Lankan politics as in other South Asian countries, is no longer a factor for voters in the exercise of their franchise, a survey funded... Read More


Gen Z delays parenthood over economic hardships

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2012, is in the habit of postponing child births due to economic barriers such as rising living costs and economic uncertainty looming... Read More


Animal census not scientific, data cannot be used for any conclusion on wildlife population: Environmentalist

Colombo, June 14 -- The recent data on the animal census conducted by the Agriculture Ministry cannot be used to identify whether the animal species counted are endangered or not, due to a lack of sci... Read More


Global warming gotten in the way of salt production in Sri Lanka

Colombo, May 31 -- Unexpected rainy weather conditions, a phenomenon of global warming, have triggered concerns for salt production in Sri Lanka because at least 40-45 days with uninterrupted sunlight... Read More


SLMA urges govt. to implement tobacco ban for those born after 2010

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Colombo, May 31 (Daily Mirror) - The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) in a press release said that a policy on banning tobacco consumption for those born after 2010 is present... Read More


Sri Lankans spend Rs.520 million per day on cigarettes

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- In lieu of the upcoming World No Tobacco day, a study revealed that Sri Lankans spend Rs. 520 million per day on cigarettes and the health and economic costs of smoking were Rs.21... Read More