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Sri Lanka's 2028 debt repayments not cause for alarm: Economist

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka is capable of meeting its debt repayment obligations from 2028 onwards despite the challenges ahead, provided the Government continues with economic reforms and takes m... Read More


Drug shortage puts cancer patients' lives at stake

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Cancer patients receiving treatment at Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama have appealed to the authorities to urgently address shortages of essential medicines, warning that delays i... Read More


Homeopathic medical sector raises concerns over regulatory issues

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Concerns have been raised within Sri Lanka's homeopathic medical sector over alleged irregularities in registrations, professional qualifications and the regulation of homeopathi... Read More


Death penalty for drug offences only a proposal: Govt.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The possible imposition of the death penalty for drug-related offences remains only a proposal, with no final decision having been taken by the Government, Cabinet Spokesman Mini... Read More


No increase in MPs' basic salaries, Cabinet Spokesman says

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday (11) denied claims that the basic salaries of Members of Parliament have been increased, saying there has been no revision ... Read More


Dengue vaccine not the solution to current outbreak: Expert

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- While saying that the dengue vaccine is not a solution to the current dengue epidemic, Consultant Physician Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama urged the public to seek immediate medical att... Read More


Cruelty accounts for most child abuse cases in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Cruelty has remained the most frequently reported form of child abuse to the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) over the past 15 years, according to official statistics r... Read More


Dengue cases climb to 78,125

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has increased to 78,125, according to the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The ... Read More


Father seeks probe into daughter's death at Ratnapura Hospital

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- The father of a 21-year-old girl who died while receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Ratnapura has called on the Health Ministry to launch an immediate and independent ... Read More


Sri Lanka's dengue battle at a crossroads

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Sri Lanka is once again fighting a familiar enemy. But this time, the warning signs are becoming harder to ignore. With reported dengue cases surpassing 70,000 and the death toll... Read More