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Risk of HIV AIDS rises among men in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A higher risk of HIV AIDS spreading among men compared to women emerged in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Health states. The ministry revealed statistics and details regarding this ... Read More


800 rural bridges to be developed

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A special project to develop rural infrastructure under the 'Punarudaye Purawara' national programme will commence tomorrow, Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Gove... Read More


SLC wastes Rs. 680 mn to file lawsuits

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- The Sri Lanka Cricket has spent Rs. 680 million solely as legal fees over the past three years, media reported over the weekend. The media reports opined that millions of rupees... Read More


34 midshipmen commissioned

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Thirty-four midshipmen from the 39th intake of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and 25 midshipmen from the 66th cadet intake of the Naval and Maritime Academy in Tr... Read More


Registration fees for companies, societies increased

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Registration fees for companies and societies are increased, the Government announced. Accordingly, the fee to register a private company was raised from Rs. 4,600 to Rs. 5,200,... Read More


Three suspects with illegal liquor arrested in raids

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Three suspects were arrested with a stock of illegal liquor during three raids conducted in multiple areas of the country, Police stated. A team of officers from the Walana Cent... Read More


Dengue cases soar to over 11,000 in ten days

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- The number of dengue patients recorded within the first 10 days of this month grew to 11,764. Amidst the current situation, the number of high-risk dengue zones across the islan... Read More


6 Tamil political parties to announce fresh collaboration

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Six Tamil political parties are to announce a fresh political collaboration on Monday during a special media briefing. The All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) led by former minist... Read More


Education Ministry implements special measures to protect students from dengue

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education decided to introduce special measures to protect school students from dengue mosquito bites. The ministry is... Read More


New Mirigama treatment centre opens to clear massive kidney stone surgery backlog

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- A new specialised medical facility opened in Mirigama today to tackle Sri Lanka's massive backlog of over 5,000 patients waiting for kidney stone surgeries. Minister of Health a... Read More