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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


One third of Sri Lankans at risk of poverty

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Poverty levels labelled as "alarmingly high at 24.5 percent" by the World Bank in a report released on April 23 raises concerns about economic wellbeing in Sri Lanka, despite th... Read More


Sri Lanka's population growth hits all-time low

Colombo, April 8 -- Sri Lanka is facing an astonishing decline in its growth rate with the percentage hitting an all-time low of 0.5 per cent since 1871, leading to social issues such as the shrinkage... Read More