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Sri Lanka launches digital relief systems for Cyclone Ditwah victims
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (201+ words) 18 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer The National Disaster Relief Services Centre under the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has launched a new digital Compensation Management System and a Community Inquiry Mechanism to improve disaster response and recovery services. The initiative, funded by…...
Sri lanka crowned champions at inaugural casa 7s rugby tournament
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (76+ words) 18 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer Sri Lanka defeated India 31-10 in the men's final to win the inaugural central and south asia (casa) 7s rugby tournament in tashkent. Sri lanka led 14-05 at half-time after responding with two quick tries following india's opening score....
Swatch shuts stores after crowds queue for new watch
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (436+ words) 18 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer Swatch has closed its stores in cities across the UK after hundreds of people queued outside branches eager to buy a new limited edition watch. The Swiss firm said it would not open its branches in…...
Haj celebrations set as Sri Lanka announces festival date
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (158+ words) 18 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate Eid al-Adha on 28 May, following an announcement by the Colombo Grand Mosque and the Moon Sighting Committee. Religious authorities stated that the crescent moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah,…...
Tourism earnings drop in April, CBSL reports
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (91+ words) 18 May 2026 | By Staff Writer Sri Lanka recorded tourism earnings of$157. 1 mn in April 2026, the Central Bankof Sri Lanka (CBSL) said. This marks a 38. 8% decline compared to $256. 7 mn in April 2025. A total of 135, 643 tourists arrived in April 2026, according to the Sri…...
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa to address World Health Assembly in Geneva
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (101+ words) The Morning 18 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa is scheduled to address the 79th World Health Assembly today (18), currently being held in Geneva. The global health summit, which runs from today (18) to 23 May, brings together…...
Sri Lanka sees approximately 2, 000 Blood Cancer cases annually amid specialist shortage
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (97+ words) 18 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer Sri Lanka records approximately 2, 000 new blood cancer cases annually, according to the Blood Cancer Unit at Apeksha Hospital. Consultant Specialist Buddhika Somawardhana said the country currently has an estimated 15, 000 to 18, 000 people living with blood cancers, highlighting…...
Over 5, 200 affected as adverse weather damages homes across Sri Lanka
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (144+ words) 18 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated 5, 267 people from 1, 582 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island. According to the DMC, impacts have been reported across 66 Divisional Secretariat Divisions, with heavy rains and…...
Sri Lanka Railways to import 10, 000 rail tracks to upgrade coastal line
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (114+ words) 18 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer Sri Lanka Railways has announced plans to import 10, 000 new rail tracks to replace deteriorating sections along the Coastal Railway Line." The shipment is expected to arrive next month." Currently, speed restrictions between Panadura and Fort are…...
Police issue urgent warning over rise in teenage pregnancies
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (202+ words) 18 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer Police have issued an urgent public advisory following a reported rise in teenage and underage pregnancies, calling on parents, guardians and children to work together to protect young people and prevent further incidents. Authorities stressed that…...