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Why make post-mortems mandatory for all deaths of children under 5 years?

Srilanka, May 7 -- The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has informed coroners that deaths of all children under the age of five will be subject to a mandatory post-mortem examination. Maki... Read More


Elections, hypocrisy, tall tales and trails of broken promises

Srilanka, May 7 -- On 6 May (yesterday), fellow citizens of this emerald isle of ours wended their way to polling stations in villages and towns of our country. We all went to cast that all-important ... Read More


Elections were a test for JVP's commitment to democracy, and it passed

Srilanka, May 7 -- For those of us who held reservations about the NPP government, one of the greatest concerns was that the 2024 election, which swept to power, could well be the last free and fair e... Read More


Water from Mahaweli, Badulu and Kelani rivers unsuitable for consumption

Srilanka, May 7 -- Sri Lanka's main water sources that supply drinking water have become polluted. Recent findings indicate that consuming water from these sources without proper treatment could lead ... Read More


NPP secure Puttalam, Nawagaththegama, Anamaduwa Sabhas

Srilanka, May 7 -- The National People's Power has secured victories in the Puttalam, Nawagaththegama, and Anamaduwa Pradeshiya Sabhas within the Puttalam District. Published by HT Digital Content Se... Read More


SJB takes Kalpitiya PS, NPP wins two, ITAK claims Koralaipattu

Srilanka, May 7 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has claimed the Kalpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the Puttalam District, while the National People's Power (NPP) secured both the Puttalam Municipal Cou... Read More


Opposition parties collectively outperform NPP in many areas

Srilanka, May 7 -- The Opposition parties have been able to outnumber the ruling National People's Power (NPP) in a number of local authorities. It means these parties, if united, can elbow out the ... Read More


NPP secures key local bodies in Gampaha district

Srilanka, May 7 -- The National People's Power (NPP) has claimed control of three major local authorities in the Gampaha District. The party secured victories in the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha, the Wat... Read More


NPP claims control of Ja-Ela UC and Chilaw PS

Srilanka, May 7 -- The National People's Power (NPP) has secured significant victories in local authorities across Sri Lanka. The party claimed control of the Ja-Ela Urban Council in the Gampaha Distr... Read More


NPP faces challenges in capturing CMC

Srilanka, May 7 -- The National People's Power (NPP) has been unable to secure an absolute majority at the Colombo Municipal Council, the largest municipality of Sri Lanka, according to a post on X by... Read More