CEDAW to Review Sri Lanka’s Women’s Rights Progress on February 13
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) will review the status of women’s rights in Sri
NHDA Chairman Resigns After Three Months in Office
N.B.M. Ranatunga, Chairman of the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA), has resigned from his position, his office confirmed. His resignation
UN Human Rights Chief Launches $500 Million Appeal for 2025
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has launched a $500 million funding appeal for 2025, aiming to address
Social Media Linked to Rise in Child Suicides, Warns CCPSL
The College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) has raised concerns over the increasing number of child suicides, attributing
Weather Advisory: Showers and Thundershowers Expected in Several Areas
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers at times in Uva Province and the districts of Batticaloa, Ampara, Matale,
Three Sub-Committees Appointed to Address Key Transport and Aviation Issues
Following the first ministerial consultative committee meeting of the 10th Parliament, three sub-committees have been appointed to tackle pressing issues
Sri Lanka Reports Over 37,000 Cancer Patients, 104 New Cases Diagnosed Daily
The Ministry of Health has revealed that Sri Lanka currently has 37,753 cancer patients, with approximately 104 new cases diagnosed
Passenger Jet Crashes into Potomac River After Midair Collision with Military Helicopter
A passenger jet carrying 64 people crashed into Washington’s Potomac River on Wednesday following a midair collision with a military
Sri Lanka Records Over 200,000 Tourist Arrivals in January 2024
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that tourist arrivals in January 2024 have exceeded 200,000, marking a
Lanka Sathosa Announces Price Reductions on Essential Goods
In a bid to provide relief to consumers, Lanka Sathosa has announced a reduction in the prices of several essential