Men account for the majority of reported early syphilis cases in Sri Lanka, with cases among men significantly outnumbering those among women, according to data from the National STD/AIDS Control Programme.

United States President Donald Trump has said Washington is relying on economic pressure rather than new military strikes to push Iran towards making a deal.

A coordinated search operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the arrestContinue Reading The post 7,000 foreign cigarettes seized in Puttalam appeared first on Newswire.

Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating a 38‑year‑old resident of Ragama who has been sentenced toContinue Reading The post Police seek public help to arrest death sentence convict wanted in Ragama

Left to Right: Dr. Easwar Ramani (Lead Surgeon – Scoliosis & Surgical Care), Dr. Ananth Pai (Cluster CEO, BMH Hospital),Continue Reading The post Baby Memorial Hospital Highlights Advances in Scoliosis Surgery, Outlines

While highlighting that they will file petitions against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution which seeks to extend the retirement age of judges, the Joint Opposition said today it would call for a bench comprising all

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) will open its online registration portal today (Aug. 10) for Sri Lankans seeking employment in the restaurant and renovation sectors in Israel.

Until two years ago, Nirmala Bawaskar had no bank account of her own. A widow who works as a housemaid in Maharashtra’s Sambhajinagar district, she signed documents with a thumbprint and had little control over money ent

The captain who operated Air India’s turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight on August 4 has reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances in a post-flight dope test.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (10), compared to last Friday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 339 appeared first on Newswire

A young couple has been arrested by Arachchikattuwa Police while transporting a large stock of cannabis in a luxury cab.Continue Reading The post Young couple arrested transporting 18kg of cannabis in luxury cab appeared

Ceylon Wild successfully concluded the first of its Junior Ranger Weekend editions, an immersive two-night family programme designed especially forContinue Reading The post Ceylon Wild Successfully Concludes Junior Range

Sri Lanka’s newly appointed Ambassador to Israel, Saman Chandrasiri, formally presented his Letter of Credence to President Isaac Herzog atContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s new ambassador presents credentials to Isra

The pilot who flew the turbulence-hit Air India aircraft from Phuket to Delhi last week has likely failed a dopeContinue Reading The post Air India pilot likely failed dope test after turbulence-hit flight – NDTV appeare

Ethiopian Airlines is state-owned and generating US$9.1 billion in annual revenue. SriLankan Airlines is state-owned and still depends on the Treasury. The difference is not ownership. It is execution.

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has pitched turning the 350-metre Lotus Tower into South East Asia’s largest Christmas tree this holiday season, unveiling the idea during the launch of PickMe’s Colombo Connect dig

A gunman was arrested after ​firing shots at a local government ‌office on the outskirts of Thailand’s capital on Monday, officials said, just days after a teenager’s killing rampage ​at a school in the same province ​re

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam was arrested by the Colombo Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) a short while ago in connection with an ongoing investigation.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam appeared before the Colombo Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) this morning in connection with an ongoing investigation.

The results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are expected to be released within a month, according to theContinue Reading The post Grade 5 Scholarship Exam results : Update from Exam Chief appeared first on Ne

Repair work commenced today (10) on the Pallama section of the Bangadeniya–Anamaduwa road, which was severely damaged during the recentContinue Reading The post Repairs begin on Pallama section of Bangadeniya–Anamaduwa R

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

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While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b

lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has received ldquo;a couple of hundred rdquo; offers in response to an open call for proposals to supply fuel md

Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

lt;strong gt;Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Large scale coconut industrialists are using the crisis in West Asia to exploit cottage level coconut husk industry traders the latter c

Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old. The vessel was found piled high with hundreds of well-preserved containers, which were used to

Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall on China’s eastern coast, bringing torrential rain and hurricane-force winds with more than one million people evacuated. Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this ye

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eli

By Shamindra Ferdinando Convenor of the Joint Opposition Prof. G.L. Peiris has challenged the NPP government to prove its much-touted claim that increasing the mandatory retirement ages of Supreme Court judges and Court

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has uncovered a large-scale organised extortion racket targeting social media users through Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp, with scammers allegedly op

Parliament is moving ahead with plans to establish a Parliamentary Research and Studies Centre, with the Speaker’s official residence being considered for conversion into the proposed institution. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wick

Text and Pix by SK Samaranayake The Mahanayake Theras of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters have commended former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States Mahinda Samarasinghe for his “outstanding service” as a diploma

Set to bring the world’s stage closer to home In a significant move for Sri Lanka’s cultural landscape, Cinnamon Box Office (CBO) has officially launched its Destination Event Calendar, signaling Colombo’s ambition to be

by Dr B. J. C. Perera MBBS(Cey), DCH(Cey), DCH(Eng), MD(Paediatrics), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lond), FRCPCH(UK), FSLCPaed, FCCP, Hony. FRCPCH(UK), Hony. FCGP(SL) Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior

Sri Lanka’s private sector must ensure the country’s new beneficial ownership regime is effectively implemented as it prepares for a crucial international anti-money laundering (AML) review, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CB