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Rising cases of child abuse and pregnancies reported: NCPA

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has reported a sharp rise in child abuse cases during the first seven months of this year. According to the NCPA, 141 serious case... Read More


Over 5,000 eye donations recorded this year: SLEDS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society (SLEDS) has reported that 5,117 eye donations were recorded posthumously during the first eight months of this year. Speaking to the Daily Mir... Read More


Foreign cannabis cultivation plan draws ADIC warning

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) has voiced strong concerns over the government's decision to allow seven foreign investors to cultivate cannabis in Sri Lanka under... Read More


New rules for tourists in Arugam Bay

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Special regulations are set to be implemented for establishments serving tourists in the Arugam Bay area, Acting Director of the Police Tourism Division, ASP Prabath Widanagama sa... Read More


NWSDB urges public to conserve water amid prevailing dry weather

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced of water supply interruptions in several areas as a result of the ongoing severe dry weather. The NWSDB said that w... Read More


Animal Welfare Coalition complains on misuse of rabies control funds

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The Animal Welfare Coalition Sri Lanka has lodged a formal complaint with the Bribery Commission against senior Health Ministry officials, alleging the misuse of Rs. 200 million a... Read More


No improvement in Bathiya's health; new treatment decision tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- A decision is expected tomorrow on whether to change the treatment being given to the ailing elephant Bathiya, who has been ill for several days in the Polpithigama area. Profess... Read More


Sharp rise in reports of child abuse in Eastern Province, over 300 cases recorded

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- A significant surge in child abuse cases involving children under the age of 16 has been reported from the Eastern Province with 304 incidents being recorded in 2024, Senior DIG ... Read More


2,500 illegal constructions along Sri Lanka's coastline

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Department of Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resources Management has identified approximately 2,500 unauthorised constructions along Sri Lanka's coastal belt. Director Ge... Read More


Rising domestic violence cases spark concern; Over 12,000 families supported in 2023

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Health authorities have raised alarm over the increasing number of domestic violence cases reported across the country, emphasising the severe toll it takes on family well-being ... Read More