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University of Kelaniya-led global trial pressure pill cuts repeat stroke risk by 40%

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Colombo, Sri Lanka; April 2026: A landmark international clinical trial has found that a once-daily three-in-one blood pressure pill can significantly reduce the risk of repeat str... Read More


Coast Guard rescues 19 people from drowning in April

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Nineteen local and foreign tourists were rescued from drowning by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) during lifesaving operations across various coastal regions of the island in Apri... Read More


Meteorology Dept. warns of severe lightning in coming days

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Meteorology Department yesterday issued a warning for severe lightening in several provinces in the country in the next few days. Thunder showers accompanied by severe lightni... Read More


Boy's body released without inquest

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Reports from the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital reveal a concerning incident where the body of a four-year-old boy who died while undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in a roa... Read More


Gazette issued with VAT amendments

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has issued the gazette notification outlining proposed amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT), which are set to take ef... Read More


Migrant workers' remittances during first quarter of 2026 increased by 26.5 percent - SLBFE

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said remittances to the country by migrant workers during the first quarter of 2026 has shown a marked increase compared to that ... Read More


Ayati Centre responds to needs of nearly 16,000 children with disabilities

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Around 16,000 children are currently registered to receive services at the Ayati NationalCentre for Children with Disabilities in Ragama. Recognised as Sri Lanka's first national c... Read More


'Measures to eradicate drug menace proceeding effectively'

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Unlike in the past, efforts to curb drug trafficking are proceeding through highly organised, systematic frameworks, Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha stated. He stressed that... Read More


Russian Health Minister arrives for three-day official visit

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and a delegation arrived in Sri Lanka for a three-day official visit yesterday. The delegation was welcomed by Science and Technology Mini... Read More


National plan needed to enhance community-based life-saving capabilities - Defence Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Government is planning to enhance community based life-saving capabilities in light of the high death toll resulting from drowning. Also, the absence of a national level plan ... Read More