With the migration of medical professionals from Sri Lanka reaching an alarming level, exacerbated by the low salaries offered to specialists, the health authorities are now admitting that the situation is beyond their control.

Nearly 60 pilots have left SriLankan Airlines during the last 12 months and the airline is in the process of recruiting pilots. It has already obtained Government approval to recruit foreign pilots if required, to face the shortage, Chief Executive O

In an effort to streamline the fuel dispensing process at all Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) refueling stations, the CPC has decided to introduce a daily automated price revision system starting next year.

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who has maintained a stark silence since his resignation in July last year is now eyeing to recapture and strengthen his failed image through a new political party which is now led by one of his close aide’s and

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith over the weekend stressed that the perpetrators behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks can be forgiven if they accept responsibility and repent.

Plans have been made to establish the first non-government medical faculty in Sri Lanka in a move to expand medical education opportunities and find solutions to the challenges posed by the shortage of doctors, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Patients are facing a significant setback in their healthcare as the ophthalmologist at the Kahawatta Hospital in Ratnapura has suddenly left the country, it is reported.

Despite the seriousness of allegations regarding the deterioration of the health service in the country with the influx of subpar medicines, corruption and frauds, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella survived a no-confidence motion against him in Pa

The No-Confidence Motion brought against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella by the Opposition was defeated with a majority of 40 votes a short while ago.

The Sri Lankan government is actively exploring options for the privatisation of SriLankan Airlines (UL, Colombo International) and is engaging in talks with various private entities and airlines, according to a report by ch-aviation. Among the poten

In the wake of the incident where the only consultant anaesthetist at the Embilipitiya District General Hospital had left the hospital without prior notice, the Health Ministry said stringent actions will be taken against doctors who travel overseas

The government views the latest Channel 4 film as a work of drama ahead of the session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and therefore advocates a constrained response to the allegations raised in it regarding the Easter Sunday attac

Life-saving surgeries including caesarean operations at the Embilipitiya District General Hospital have been halted as the only consultant anaesthetist at the hospital had left the hospital without prior notice.

An international-level probe on the Channel 4 disclosure over the Easter Sunday attacks is a must, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today.

Following the Daily Mirror expose on May 8, under the heading ‘KDU under Scrutiny’, where allegations were levelled against Vice Chancellor Kotelawala Defence University, Maj. Gen. Milinda Peiris, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sought for his

The Super 4 stage matches of the Asia Cup, which are scheduled to be played in Colombo from September 9, could be moved to a different venue, with Pallekele and Hambantota the likely alternatives.

Global Finance magazine has released the names of Central Bank Governors who earned A+, A, or A- grades as part of the Central Banker Report Cards 2023 where Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has been listed under A- grad

The visit of the Defence Minister of India to Sri Lanka scheduled for September 2 to 3 has been deferred, the High Commission of India announced.

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has directed the National Drug Regulatory Authority (NMRA) to put an end to the existing monopoly in the supply of certain drugs.

Sinopec Energy Lanka, which recently started its business operations in Sri Lanka, is offering a discount of Rs. 3 per litre for both petrol and diesel. On the other hand, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is making a profit of less than a rupee

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) and Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) have announced another round of increases in fuel prices, effective from midnight today.

In the wake of a new patient with Meningococcal disease being found from the Colombo District, the health authorities have requested people to be alert on the symptoms of the disease.

More than 400 vehicles had been imported to Sri Lanka in this manner and have been registered illegally

Migrating of local air traffic controllers to other countries is becoming a major issue, Sri Lanka Air Traffic Controllers Association (SLATCA) said today.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa denounced reports that the SJB and the UNP will merge soon while he would become the Prime Minister under Ranil Wickremesinghe if the latter wins the next Presidential election.

A patient with similar symptoms to the Meningococcal disease, which was initially detected at the Galle Prison has been reported from the Colombo district.

It has been proposed to introduce a procedure under which university dons will have to pay a bond fee when going overseas for studies and research to prevent them from remaining in those countries.

Health authorities have ruled out any contact history between the eight-month-old infant who passed away with symptoms similar to Meningococcal disease and the two inmates at Galle Prison who died of the disease.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary MP Sagara Kariyawasam said he is ready for a legal battle with JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Member of Parliament Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he has been chosen as the candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP) party for the upcoming presidential election.