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Ranil's condition stable - National Hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe's health condition is stable, the National Hospital in Colombo confirmed today. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Colombo National Hospital Act... Read More


Three National Hospitals run without Directors

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Three major national hospitals in Sri Lanka have been operating without permanent directors for more than six months, health sector sources said. The affected institutions are t... Read More


Over 50 % of Uni graduates migrate and never come back

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- More than 50 percent of students who earn degrees at state universities in some disciplines using taxpayers' money are leaving the country and never coming back, a study reveals.... Read More


PSC under fire for reinstating officer under probe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The medical fraternity has called on the Public Service Commission (PSC) to rescind its decision to reinstate a senior medical officer who, despite being recently cleared in cour... Read More


AMS hails Health Minister's address on Specialist shortage

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has commended Health Minister's recent parliamentary address highlighting the critical shortage of medical specialists in Sri Lanka, ... Read More


Eyebrows raised as elephant deaths mount

Colombo, Aug. 9 -- Elephant deaths in Sri Lanka are climbing at an alarming rate, with new figures showing dozens killed in just the first seven months of this year. The Department of Wildlife Conser... Read More


Most businesses involving Israelis are Sri Lankan-owned - Authorities

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Amidst growing concern of foreigners illegally engaged in businesses in Sri Lanka, majority of businesses involving Israelis are owned by Sri Lankans, authorities revealed. Accor... Read More


Health Ministry intervenes to settle Kalutara hospital dispute

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Plans to set up professorial units for the University of Moratuwa's Faculty of Medicine at the Teaching Hospital Kalutara are now back on track after a week of tensions between ho... Read More


Cancer cases soar in Sri Lanka amid lifestyle gaps: Health expert

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Cancer incidence in Sri Lanka is rising at an alarming rate due to a combination of aging population, unhealthy lifestyles, environmental pollution, and limited access to treatmen... Read More


Concerns mount over delays in Provincial Council elections

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Concerns are growing over the continued delay in holding Provincial Council (PC) elections, with some accusing the Elections Commission of deliberately stalling the process under... Read More