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Western Province hit hardest by Chikungunya surge

Colombo, April 25 -- The Western Province has recorded the highest number of Chikungunya cases in the country this year, according to official data released by health authorities. Out of the total 16... Read More


Record number of complaints related to LG polls

Colombo, April 24 -- A record 155 fresh complaints related to the upcoming Local Government elections were reported within a single day, marking the highest daily figure recorded since March 20. The ... Read More


Health authorities slammed for turning blind eye to Chikungunya surge

Srilanka, April 19 -- Health authorities are under fire for failing to issue relevant guidelines to contain Chikungunya in light of its rapid rise across the country. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, PH... Read More


Over 1500 complaints related to LG polls; nine incidents of violence

Srilanka, April 18 -- A total of 94 fresh complaints related to the upcoming Local Government elections were received, pushing the total number to over 1500. According to the Election Commission, a t... Read More


Multiple deaths in separate road accidents

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Five people were reported dead in separate road accidents reported from Maho, Manampitiya, Balangoda and Silawathura, police said. In Maho, a couple from Weliweriya died when a... Read More


Doctors warn of unsafe firecrackers in the market

Colombo, April 11 -- As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year approaches, medical specialists are warning the public about the dangers of low-quality fire crackers being sold in the market. Consultant Ophth... Read More


Sri Lanka braces for intense heat, heavy rains

Colombo, April 7 -- While several parts of the island are expected to experience heavy rainfall above100 mm, the sun is also currently passing directly overhead in several areas. According to the Dep... Read More


Animal census at potential risk of inaccurate responses

Colombo, April 3 -- The committee members tasked with analyzing data from the recently conducted animal census are in dilemma over receiving distorted data, Daily Mirror learns. According to sources,... Read More


Overwhelming response to new sperm bank

Colombo, April 2 -- The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has already assisted six women, offering new hope to those struggling with infertility. Speaking to... Read More


HIV cases hit record high in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, March 31 -- Sri Lanka has experienced a significant surge in HIV/AIDS cases in 2024 recording over 800 cases. According to the National STD/AIDS Control Programme, Sri Lanka has logged 824 ... Read More