Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa of the Badulla Teaching Hospital has been summoned to the Public Service Commission for a disciplinary investigation. It is reported that he has come to the Public Service Commission today (08) for questioning based on a statement he made about the current shortage of medicines. The doctor has said that he came …
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The Ministry of Health advises the public to stop using whitening toothpaste to whiten their teeth as they are not truly white. Commenting on this, Community Dental Consultant Dr. Shanika Muthuthanthri says that whitening toothpastes available in the market are not harmful, but they contain harsh ingredients such as silica or calcium carbonate. She points …
Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, says that some political parties in the North and East are misleading the people and creating unrest among them. He urges the people to act wisely as the aim of this group is to achieve their narrow political goals. The Minister said this while …
Do not be fooled by the hartal. It is a political conspiracy. Read More »
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has said that the news that the research wing of the Civil Aviation Authority is preparing to recover 19 of the 25 aircraft allegedly hidden by King Ravana is completely false. When our website asked the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) about this matter, they …
”Ravana’s Dandumonara story is a lie” says the Civil Aviation Authority. Read More »
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told the media that an investigation has already been initiated against the officers who provided false information to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya regarding the Supreme SAT project. He stated that it is the responsibility of the relevant officials to prepare the answers with accurate statistics when answering the questions asked by the …
The award ceremony for elephants who have contributed to the Esala Perahera for more than forty years was held at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy today (07). Out of the ninety-six tamed elephants in the country, forty-seven have been tamed elephants who have participated in cultural festivals for more than forty years, Diyawadana Nilame …
Elephants who have participated in the Dalada Perahera for a long time awarded Read More »
The Department of Examinations has set a date for this year’s Grade 05 Scholarship Examination. Accordingly, the relevant examination is scheduled to be held on Sunday, August 10th, at 2787 centers. Paper 02 is scheduled to be held from 09.30 to 10.45 am and Paper 1 from 11.15 to 12.15 am.
The death toll from the accident in which a van overturned in the Karambakatiya area of Meemure has risen to three. Two women and a man have died. It is also reported that a 5-year-old child and two others have been admitted to the Teldeniya Hospital following the accident. The deceased are residents of the …
The City of Dreams Hotel has announced that Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan will not be attending the opening ceremony of the casino at the hotel, which is scheduled to open on August 2. Although superstar Shah Rukh Khan had initially announced that he would be attending the event, he has been informed that he …
The Ministry of Education has issued a notification regarding the program to provide sanitary napkins to school students. The notification states that the program to provide sanitary napkins to the students this year will be implemented only through 4 trading institutions registered with the Sri Lanka Standards Institution and certified with SLS – 1732/2022. Accordingly, …
Sanitary napkins will be distributed to the students at the school itself. Read More »
It is reported that doctors at the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital have temporarily stopped prescribing external drugs to patients. Hospital sources say that this situation will remain in effect until the Ministry of Health officially issues new criteria for obtaining external drugs. This situation has reportedly arisen after the remand of Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital specialist Dr. …
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The National Amateur Weightlifting Championship organized by the Sri Lanka Bodybuilding Association was held on 28.06.2025 at the S.D.S. Jayasinghe Memorial Theatre, Dehiwala. Many amateur competitors participated in this competition and the Motivational women fitness bodybuilding event attracted the most attention. G. Tharindi Purnima Perera, representing the Finess Cube Bodybuilding Center, won the first place …
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The Attorney General filed indictments against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 12 others before the Colombo Permanent High Court today (26). The indictments relate to a case involving the purchase of substandard antibody vaccines. Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and several former cabinet ministers have been named as witnesses in the case. In addition, it is …
The “Community Health Vision – 2025” march and health educational exhibition, jointly organized by the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) and the Ministry of Health and Mass Media with the aim of providing knowledge about community health to the public for the health and well-being of the people, began under the patronage …
Plans are being made to minimize hospital admissions. Health Minister says . Read More »
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that it is time for public servants to abandon old habits and embrace new ones, and if they do not change, his government is ready to change them. The President expressed these views while participating in the World Environment Day celebrations held at Kegalle Nidahas Mawatha today (05). The President …
You change. Or we will change you. President warns public servants. Read More »
Police in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, have arrested a man accused of killing 17-year-old social media user Sana Yousaf. Yousaf, who had hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok and Instagram, was shot dead at her home on Monday. Yousaf, a popular social media star, lived in the town of Chitral, 400 kilometers (250 miles) …
Summers in Sri Lanka bring their own unique set of skincare considerations; how do we manage the intense heat as well the increased humidity? This seasonal shift isn’t just about getting more sunshine though, it’s a cue to also recalibrate your beauty rituals. So, unpack that SPF, swap your heavy-duty creams for that light-weight moisturiser, …
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Considering the global threat posed by the new COVID-19 variant, the Ministry of Health has increased PCR tests in some hospitals, said Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe. Accordingly, hospitals with PCR testing facilities are ready to identify COVID-19 patients, he added. The Secretary said that the Ministry has also instructed hospitals …
The British government has issued a travel warning to its citizens planning to visit Sri Lanka, advising them to take precautions when planning their trips due to the ongoing outbreak of chikungunya in the country.
Miss England, 24-year-old Milla Magee, who represented the United Kingdom in the 2025 Miss World competition in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, has withdrawn. She has decided to withdraw abruptly from the competition, citing concerns about the treatment of contestants, according to foreign media. In an interview with “The Sun”, she said that the contestants were “exploited” …
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Anudi Gunasekara, who is representing Sri Lanka in this year’s Miss World competition, has been issued an official letter by the Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya to seek the assistance of police officers. The letter has been requested to provide support to her in the event to measure the social media popularity of each contestant in …
A task force has been appointed to control the spread of dengue and chikungunya diseases, says the Secretary to the Ministry of Health of the Western Provincial Council L. A. Kalukapuarachchi. Meanwhile, more than 50 percent of the dengue patients reported in the island are reported from the Western Province. The Colombo Municipal Council says …
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Reports are circulating that WhatsApp will no longer work for several Apple mobile phone models starting from May. Accordingly, WhatsApp will no longer work for older iPhone models, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Accordingly, if the mobile phone models that existed before iOS 15.1 cannot be updated to the new …
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Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa says that there is sufficient insulin stock in the country so that there is no need to panic unnecessarily. Participating in the media briefing held today to inform the cabinet decisions, he said that insulin stocks sufficient for three and a half months had been imported into …
The media is lying. There is insulin for three months. Read More »
