Irrespective of the speculations that the dengue epidemic could strike by June, Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama, Senior Consultant Physician at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) told Daily Mirror that Sri Lanka had already reached the epidemic threshold, adding that the worst is yet to come. Dr Wijewickrama said “At the moment, we are experiencing an epidemic. The w
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) today announced that people must be encouraged to follow the previously recommended health guidelines to prevent the spreading of various types of viruses, including the COVID-19 virus, at ground lev
Hours after President Ranil Wickremesinghe ordered the Criminal Investigations Department to probe controversial Pastor Jerome Fernando over his derogatory remarks against Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism, Jerome left the island in the early hours of yesterday for Singapore, in what his office said was a ‘pre-planned’ visit.
By Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama The subjects of information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI) will be taught to students in Grades 6 to 9 and 10 to 13 starting in 2024 with the aim of improving the country’s education sector and in line with the level of international education, said Education Minister Susil Premajayantha.
It was revealed at the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) that the total arrears of taxes, penalties and interest due to the Inland Revenue Department by December 31, 2022 in relation to RAMIS and Legacy sys
The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and several parties yesterday instituted legal action in the Colombo High Court invoking its admiralty jurisdiction to claim $ 6.4 billion from eight defendant parties including the
One died and another was seriously injured in a shooting in Denipitiya in Weligama police area on Monday night (15) The deceased is Kamal Chaminda (52), a businessman of Weligama area hiring Surfing Boards to tourists.
IMF review for Sri Lanka delayed
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
No decline in tourist arrivals at Arugam Bay - Residents
Prez vows to scrap perks for former presidents once again
Policeman in a fix for sexually harassing three new constables