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Select committee approved to probe Cyclone Ditwah unpreparedness

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Parliament today approved a motion to appoint a select committee to study the lack of preparedness in facing Cyclone Ditwah and to report its findings to the House. Published by... Read More


NMRA raises red flag over costly Indian cancer drugs in pharmacies

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has gone on alert amid concerns that Indian cancer drugs are being sold at exorbitant prices in private pharmacies. Speaking t... Read More


Sri Lanka announce ODI squad for England series

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has announced the squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against England. The matches are scheduled to be pla... Read More


The 3i show with Stefan de Alwis wins Asia's Best Emerging Podcast Award 2025-2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Sri Lanka's presence in Asia's digital media and thought leadership arena gained significant regional recognition as The 3i Show with Stefan de Alwis was named Asia's Best Emergi... Read More


Vehicle owners seek assistance to recover vehicles buried by Rendapola landslide

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Vehicle owners affected by a landslide in the Rendapola settlement in Nuwara Eliya have appealed to the relevant authorities for assistance to recover several vehicles buried und... Read More


Government trying to intimidate judiciary: Namal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa yesterday accused the government of attempting to intimidate the Attorney General's... Read More


1,282 new Leprosy cases reported in 2025, including 123 children under 15

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A total of 1,282 new leprosy cases were reported in Sri Lanka in 2025, with nearly 10 per cent of the patients being children under the age of 15, health authorities said today. ... Read More


Emergency drug testing for bus drivers conducted in Colombo Fort

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC), National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI), and Sri Lanka Police conducted urgent on-site drug and alcohol tests for bus drivers today a... Read More


Air quality turns unhealthy in several cities

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Sri Lanka's air quality has deteriorated to slightly unhealthy levels in several parts of the country over the past 24 hours, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) s... Read More


Seat belt law to be enforced 100% on highways: Police

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Police have stepped up enforcement of seat belt laws, citing a 2011 Gazette notification that requires all drivers and passengers, including those in rear seats, in vehicles with... Read More