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"If you have any respiratory symptoms, please avoid gatherings as this could spread the disease."
Understanding the influence of traffic light labelling and pricing on the demand for sugar sweetened beverages
General public is advised to take adequate precautions
Grants legal teeth to Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) for large-scale developments.
Prime Minister to headline Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit session on Sri Lanka’s digital future
The number of critical vulnerabilities sits at 119 in Q2 2026, which is almost 5 times number recorded end 2025
extension will expand benefits to Sri Lankan ICT companies, including continued market intelligence, business coaching,
To transform the public service into 'a productive and efficient service'
8.7 magnitude quake off Russia - No alert for Indian Ocean
South Asia hits record overall immunization coverage
AHK Sri Lanka also presented a position paper addressing key challenges and proposed international best practices
Escalating crisis of plastic pollution poses a significant threat, Institute of Policy Studies says
"Sri Lanka already possesses some of the strongest environmental laws," Disanayake said
In May 2025, specimens tested by the Medical Research Institute (MRI) confirmed the presence of these sub-lineages
The weather department has also issued warnings for strong winds and rough seas.
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Institution with the necessary powers to enable the smooth implementation of digital transformation projects
“A WHO-led systematic scoping review suggests that video gameplay may be a common source of unsafe listening
The summit, scheduled for September, seeks to harness diplomatic network strength
China's move comes after US funding cut for climate change, Indian Adani's withdrawal
ADB report recommends that governments in developing Asia and the Pacific adopt national digital strategies
Chinese Ambassador has responded positively to Sri Lanka's requests
Education is critical to change the future for young girls, while empowering both boys and girls to understand consent
Google displaying information from an alternative page
Sri Lanka gets $1.1mn to establish framework for comprehensive plastic waste management in 7 local authorities
Looming concerns posed by economic downturns and rising poverty, call for policies to safeguard maternal nutrition.
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