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Breakthrough 3-in-1 stroke pill backed by Sri Lankan study approved globally

SriLanka, Nov. 17 -- A pioneering global clinical trial led by Sri Lankan medical researchers has resulted in the world's first three-in-one pill that reduces the risk of stroke recurrence. This pill ... Read More


Sri Lanka to mobilise USD 300 mn financial support from ADB

SriLanka, Nov. 17 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has held discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilise USD 300 million through a series of Policy-Based Loans (PBLs) and an investment ... Read More


Workshop launched to develop Polonnaruwa district tourism plan

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The first workshop for the development of the Polonnaruwa District Tourism Plan was held recently (14) at the auditorium of the Polonnaruwa District Secretariat. The workshop pri... Read More


AG Department's legal officers reject plan for separate Public Prosecution Office

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The Attorney General's Department Legal Officers' Association unanimously passed a resolution strongly objecting to the proposed establishment of an Office of the Director of Publ... Read More


Bus carrying pilgrims catches fire

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- A bus carrying a group of pilgrims suddenly caught fire today (16) in Galkulama, Thrippane. The bus was reportedly travelling from the Gampola area towards Anuradhapura. Police ... Read More


'Leonids' meteor shower to peak tonight

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- Space scientists have announced that the largest meteor shower of the year can be observed tonight (November $16^{th}$) and into the early hours of tomorrow morning. This event i... Read More


GMOA to restrict select medical services starting tomorrow

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced that doctors in all hospitals across the island will limit the provision of selected services starting tomorrow, ... Read More


Final rites of late Southern Province Governor on Tuesday

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The final rites for the late Southern Province Governor, Bandula Harischandra, are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 18th, at the Samanala Grounds, Galle. His remains wil... Read More


Renovation planned for historic Independence Square

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The government is focusing attention on the restoration of the Independence Square complex in Colombo's Cinnamon Gardens, which is 76 years old. A key part of this initiative is ... Read More


SL Envoy says Sri Lanka looked to Gujarat model of development

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- After meeting Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, said that Sri Lanka has looked up to Gujarat's development ever since Prime Min... Read More