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10% of Sri Lanka's population diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease - report

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Around 10% of Sri Lanka's population is afflicted with Chronic Kidney Disease, the Chief Patron of All-island Kidney Patients' Association Nephrologist Sanjaya Heiyanthuduwa say... Read More


10% of Sri Lanka's population afflicted with Chronic Kidney Disease - report

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Around 10% of Sri Lanka's population is afflicted with Chronic Kidney Disease, the Chief Patron of All-island Kidney Patients' Association Nephrologist Sanjaya Heiyanthuduwa say... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm likely in several provinces

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Intertropical Convergence Zone, where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge, is affecting the island's weather, according to the Meteorology De... Read More


Deadline for accepting donations to Gaza Children's Fund extended

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The deadline for the Children of Gaza Fund, initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, has now been extended until May 31, 2024. Or... Read More


Geologists assess landslide-prone area near Uma Oya Project in Karandagolla

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A team of senior geologists from the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) engaged in a special observation of the reactivated landslide-prone area near the Uma Oya Pro... Read More


Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka next week

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 04 to 05 May 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Issuin... Read More


Wijeyadasa's petition against enjoining order fixed for consideration

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Court of Appeals ordered a petition filed seeking to invalidate the recent order issued by the Colombo District Court preventing Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe from function... Read More


Two individuals sentenced to death over 2002 murder

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Two accused who were found guilty of attacking a person to death with a sharp weapon in the Gas Paha Junction area in Colombo around 22 years ago, have been sentenced to death b... Read More


Three dead, four hospitalised after consuming illicit liquor in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Three individuals from the Pahala Karannagoda area of Warakagoda in Kalutara, have died due to a sudden illness after consuming illicit liquor. The victims are reported to be r... Read More


Software Engineer arrested with drugs worth Rs. 5 mn smuggled from Italy

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Police have arrested a Software Engineer along with several types of drugs including Hash and Kush Cannabis which have been smuggled to Sri Lanka from Italy. The Western Provin... Read More