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Education reforms needed to reduce student stress, Experts warn

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Health authorities have raised concerns over a rising trend of depression among schoolchildren, with reports indicating that six out of every ten children are experiencing severe... Read More


U.S. Navy Littoral combat ship USS Canberra arrives in Colombo

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The U.S. Navy's Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, USS Canberra (LCS 30), arrived at the Port of Colombo today, marking the fourth U.S. littoral combat ship to visit Sri ... Read More


High blood pressure a major cause of serious diseases: Specialist

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- High blood pressure is one of the main factors contributing to a range of serious diseases in the human body, Specialist Physician Suranga Manilgama has said. Speaking at a medi... Read More


Backlog of 1.1 million court cases in Sri Lanka : MP

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- There is a backlog of 1.1 million court cases in Sri Lanka, National People's Power (NPP) MP Hiruni Wijesinghe told Parliament. This she said means that there 1.1 million cases ... Read More


'Proposals on table, ball in Sri Lanka's court' - Envoy

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- In reference to the planned move to purchase oil from Russia, Russian Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan said that his country's proposals are now on the table, but the ball is in Sri L... Read More


Commonwealth Lawyers' Association backs BASL, opposes judicial retirement age amendment

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Commonwealth Lawyers' Association (CLA) has extended its full support to the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) over its opposition to a proposed Constitutional amendment ai... Read More


Diplomats gather in Colombo for Hail and Farewell Reception 2026

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Dewi Gustina Tobing, in her capacity as Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, hosted the annual Hail and Farewell Diplomatic Recept... Read More


Former Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal de Silva granted bail

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Former Southern Province Chief Minister and another suspect, who are accused of misusing public funds by distributing chairs to Southern Provincial Council members outside the go... Read More


Ragama Hospital equipment restored, saving millions

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Ministry of Science and Technology said that medical and technological equipment worth nearly Rs. 3 million at the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital in Ragama, which h... Read More


Defence Ministry fast-tracks veteran welfare

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Deputy Minister of Defence, Aruna Jayasekara, chaired a special discussion at the Parliament Complex aimed at accelerating welfare assistance for Tri-Forces and Police personnel,... Read More