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Cervical cancer: Over 600,000 cases reported globally each year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- More than 600,000 cases of cervical cancer are reported worldwide each year, resulting in approximately 340,000 deaths, making it the fourth most common cancer among women globall... Read More


Bangladesh to resume direct flights with Pakistan after a decade gap

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Bangladesh's flag carrier will resume direct flights between Dhaka and Pakistan's largest city Karachi from January 29, restoring non-stop air connectivity between the two countri... Read More


Sperm donors told to wait as bank meets demand

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- The newly established sperm bank at the Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has received an adequate supply of sperm donations to meet current demand and therefore, prospe... Read More


Kelaniya Duruthu Perahera to be held from January 8 to 10

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- The annual Kelaniya Duruthu Perahera of the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara will be held on January 8, 9 and 10, 2026, temple authorities announced. The Kelaniya Duruthu Maha ... Read More


Air quality across Sri Lanka slightly unhealthy: CEA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Air quality across Sri Lanka has been recorded at slightly unhealthy levels, according to real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) said. ... Read More


Low pressure area in Bay of Bengal may develop into depression, rain expected across island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- A low pressure area has formed in the Bay of Bengal, currently located about 700 kilometers southeast of Batticaloa, the Meteorological Department Director Merrill Mendis said. H... Read More


Irredentism and regime change have no place in International Law - Rauff Hakeem

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- It is noted with deep consternation that several states in Latin America, the Middle East and elsewhere are ominously threatened with military strikes and other forceful measures ... Read More


India Army chief arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- India's Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, arrived in Sri Lanka today on a two-day official visit, the Indian Ministry of Defence said. During the visit, Gen. Dwiv... Read More


Mild approach by the government on Venezuela issue: Opposition MP

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- The Government is following a mild approach with regard to US invasion on Venezuela, an opposition MP told Parliament yesterday. "Those in the present government used to surround... Read More


Opposition begins signing no-confidence motion against Education Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- The Opposition today commenced the signing of a No-Confidence Motion against Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya. The motion is being initiated over what the Opposition desc... Read More