Philippines Reports First mpox Case Since December 2023, Awaits Strain Identification
The Philippines has detected a new case of the mpox virus, the first since December last year, the Department of
Sri Lanka Launches First Comprehensive Wild Elephant Survey in 13 Years
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has launched a comprehensive wild elephant survey, the first of its kind in 13 years.
Chinese Naval Training Ship PLANS Po Lang to Visit Sri Lanka as Part of Ocean-Going Mission
The Chinese naval training ship, PLANS Po Lang, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka as part of its midshipmen ocean-going
Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves Rise to USD 5.7 Billion by June 2024
Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves (GOR) have increased to USD 5.7 billion by the end of June 2024, up from
Sri Lankan Rupee Continues Appreciation Trend in 2024 Amid Mixed Market Pressures
The Sri Lankan rupee has maintained its appreciation trend from late 2023 into 2024, despite experiencing some depreciation pressures in
USS Spruance Arrives in Colombo for Scheduled Replenishment Visit
The USS Spruance, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer of the United States Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo today for
Surge in Dengue Cases: 2,373 New Infections Reported in the Last 18 Days
The National Dengue Control Unit has reported a sharp increase in dengue cases over the past 18 days, with 2,373
Sri Lanka People’s National Party Backs Dilith Jayaweera in Presidential Election
The Sri Lanka People’s National Party (Ilankai Makkal Thesiya Katchi) has officially extended its support to the “Sarvajana Balaya” alliance’s
ITAK to Decide Presidential Election Endorsement After Reviewing Candidates’ Manifestos
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has announced that it will decide which candidate to support in the upcoming presidential
Surge in Complaints Ahead of Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has reported a significant increase in complaints related to the upcoming presidential election. Within