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Child dies after kidney surgery; both kidneys reportedly missing, Ministry faces questions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Serious questions have been raised over the Ministry of Health's handling of the death of a child at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Borella, after post-mortem finding... Read More


Entrepreneurship, financial literacy to enter Grade 6 curriculum in 2027

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Entrepreneurship and financial literacy will be introduced into the Grade 6 curriculum from 2027, Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said. The move is ... Read More


Indian Health Minister arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- India's Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, arrived in Colombo today (11) to attend the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting, which brings to... Read More


Only 20km of Colombo's 469km drainage network upgraded since 2014 - Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Only around 20 kilometres of Colombo's 469-kilometre canal and drainage network have been upgraded since 2014 to cope with heavy rainfall, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nali... Read More


Nalinda elected Chairman of first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been elected Chairman of the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting. The meeting, aimed at taking regional health coope... Read More


Atmospheric disturbance in Bay of Bengal could severely affect Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Atmospheric disturbances developing over the South East section of the Bay of Bengal could have a severe effect on the Eastern part of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology sa... Read More


Ranil Wickremesinghe's case postponed till December 9 for AG's advice

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Colombo Fort Acting Magistrate Kinsley Hettiarachchi today ordered that the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake, ... Read More


President puts final touches to 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The final document containing the 2027 Budget proposals was submitted to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for review at the Presidential Secretariat today (11). Secretary to t... Read More


Lisan ud-Dawat: The Language of the Bohras and how they keep it alive

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Everyone in Colombo recognizes the Dawoodi Bohras. Standing out in their distinctive attire, they are a familiar sight whether in the bustling bazaar of Pettah or drinking coffee... Read More


CPC records Rs. 29.2bn profit in first half of 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) recorded a net profit of Rs. 29.2 billion during the first six months of 2026, following a Rs. 41 billion subsidy provided by the Governmen... Read More