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Enhancing Patient-centred Communication in Medicine: Dr B. J. C. Perera MBBS(Cey), DCH(Cey), DCH(Eng), MD(Paed), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lon), FRCPCH(UK), FSLCPaed, FCCP, Hony FRCPCH(UK), Hony. FCGP(SL) Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Joint Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health Section Edit...
- Littleton Regional Healthcare hosts weekend vaccination clinic (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- Balancing Innovation & Patient Privacy In Sri Lankan Healthcare (Category: Breaking News)
- Home COVID-19 care easing pressure on Minnesota hospitals (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Home COVID-19 care easing pressure on Minnesota hospitals (Category: USA, Minnesota)
The inauguration of the Advanced Residency Programme on Leadership in Parliament for Clerks and Officials organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held today (10) at 2.00 pm at the Parliamentary complex under the patronage of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, parliament sources said. A group of […]
- Election Commission informed of vacant MP seat in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to convene for three days from today (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to convene from Jan. 17 - 20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to meet from March 21 - 24 (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Two top retired Police investigators, Ravi Seneviratne and Shani Abeysekara, have extended support to the National People’s Power (NPP) led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne and former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara took the stage at an NPP event attended by retired Police officers. […]
- Sri Lanka’s former top Police officials join NPP amidst threats and political pressure (Category: Breaking News)
- Two killed as train crashes into car in Enderamulla (Category: Breaking News)
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake holds talks with ITAK in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- India briefs NPP on various bilateral initiatives (Category: Breaking News)
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- Target 2048: It Is Democracy & Not Authoritarianism That Will Do The Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo University Business Economic Summit 2024: Keynote Address (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Growth, National Security, And What Next For Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Global Technological Developments & How Sri Lanka Should Reframe Its Growth Strategies (Category: Breaking News)
In a major bust, customs officials at Chennai airport seized 13.5 kg of gold worth INR 85 million from a Sri Lankan passenger who arrived from Singapore on Saturday evening, Indian media reported today.
Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu Nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has taken oath as India’s prime minister for a third time. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the Indian president. Mr Modi’s BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won the general election with 293 seats, a lower margin than predicted by […]
- India’s Modi claims victory as he heads for reduced majority (Category: Breaking News)
- Ten pilgrims killed in bus attack in India’s Jammu (Category: Breaking News)
- Four dead and 16 injured in Majorca building collapse (Category: Breaking News)
- Europe’s night of election drama capped by Macron bombshell (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has been elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the elections held in New York, on 07 June 2024, for a three-year term commencing on 01 January 2025,stated the Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry.
- The Crusaders` Crimes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thanks UN for its assistance towards the country (Category: Breaking News)
- US submits draft resolution against Sri Lanka to UNHRC (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. denies UN charge of intimidating activists (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in India this morning (09) via Indira Gandhi Airport to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, who has been elected as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term. President Wickremesinghe was warmly welcomed at the airport by Additional Secretary P. Kumaran on behalf of the Indian Ministry […]
- Manmohan invites MR to India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President extended an invitation to visit India (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Lanka to broaden defence dialogues (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Sikhs condemn New Delhis stand against nations in India (Category: Breaking News)
Here we go, again. One of the consequences of their politically motivated estrangement in the bilateral-cricket ecosystem is a heightened sense of anticipation when India and Pakistan meet at an ICC event. Even if it’s happened 12 times at 11 tournaments in the 13 years since 2011. This time, however, is different. India and Pakistan […]
- Rodrigues, Ghosh punish sloppy Pakistan to seal tense chase (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan ‘A’ win 8th Lawyers Cricket World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Shafique in quarantine as viral infection hits Pakistan camp (Category: Breaking News)
- Under-19 World Cup Super Six: 12 teams, two groups, and why there is no India-Pakistan clash (Category: Breaking News)
A Ugandan was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with cocaine capsules in his stomach. The 31-year-old suspect was arrested by the officers of Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to smuggle the cocaine into Sri Lanka. The Ugandan had arrived in Sri Lanka from Qatar. At least 14 cocaine capsules were […]
- Bolivian arrested at BIA with cocaine (Category: Breaking News)
- Police grill man who protested at BIA over visa issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Filipino woman arrested in Sri Lanka with cocaine worth over Rs 200 million (Category: Breaking News)
- Flights diverted to Mattala following adverse weather at BIA (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has arrived in the Indian Capital of New Delhi to attend the much-anticipated swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi today. He was received by P Kumaran, the Officer on Special Duty (ER DPA) division of the Ministry of External Affairs.
Sri Lanka is to venture into deep space exploration through the collaboration between a Sri Lankan company and China’s Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL). Supreme Deep Space (Pvt) Ltd. and China’s Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL) have outlined several areas of collaboration to advance space exploration and technology. This partnership promises to leverage Sri Lanka’s […]
- NASA includes Sri Lankan in crew for simulated Mars journey (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey (Category: Breaking News)
- India becomes fourth country to land on the moon (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka elected to United Nations Economic and Social Council (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is in New Delhi to attend the much-anticipated swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, Sunday. He was received by P Kumaran, the Officer on Special Duty (ER & DPA) division of the Ministry of External Affairs. “Warm welcome to President @RW_UNP of Sri Lanka as he arrives in New […]
- India notes steady progress in relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President confirms participation in Modi’s swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil prepares for polls with opening of new political office (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka joins list of countries eyeing BRICS membership this year (Category: Breaking News)
Thirteen people, including school children, were injured and taken to the hospital today (June 9) when a bus carrying students and parents overturned into a canal in Warakapola town around 4:30 AM.The post Bus overturns into Warakapola canal, 13 injured including students appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- At least 15 injured as bus overturns in Demodara (Category: Breaking News)
- 14 injured after bus overturns in Galahitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- Speeding bus overturns injuring 36 passengers, including 24 children (Category: Breaking News)
- Bus overturns injuring 15 passengers in Demodara (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a three-year term starting January 1, 2025.The post Sri Lanka Elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka elected to UN Economic and Social Council (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka elected to UN Commission on Status of Women (Category: Breaking News)
- SL elected to UN Economic and Social Council (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, following an official invitation from the Government of India, departed for India this morning (June 9) to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Shri Narendra Modi for his third term as Prime Minister of India.The post Sri Lankan President attends Narendra Modi’s third term swearing-in as Indian Prime Minister appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breakin...
- President Ranil among leaders attending Modi s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday (Category: Breaking News)
- President extends warm wishes to Narendra Modi on his third term as Prime Minister of India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President attends Narendra Modi’s third-term swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
- President Extends Warm Wishes to Narendra Modi on His Third Term as Prime Minister of India (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) stated that a total of 35 scheduled train journeys were cancelled this morning due to the continued strike by the Locomotive Operating Engineers Union of the railway department.
Colombo (AFP) – Sri Lanka said Friday they have complained to the International Cricket Council over their T20 World Cup team’s treatment and conditions in co-host the United States.The sports minister Harin Fernando alleged other teams had it better and said Sri Lanka had lodged a formal protest after the squad was held up by a […]
- IT professionals leaving country (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- President tells Arab envoys Lanka wants immediate ceasefire in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- AAC issues clarification (Category: Breaking News)
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) has initiated a pivotal court action against the Minister of Wildlife & Forest Resources Conservation. The legal challenge is a response to the Minister’s recent and controversial decision to modify the boundaries of the Wedithalathive Nature Reserve, as documented in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2383/05, dated May 6, 2024, […]
- SLPP politicians’ son, nephew led-group wreaked havoc in Yala (Category: Breaking News)
- WNPS filed Supreme Court challenge against wind power project in Mannar Island (Category: Breaking News)
- Court issues directive to halt deforestation at Bogahapalassa reserve (Category: Breaking News)
- Bureau Veritas Sri Lanka initiates project aimed at reforesting Bundala National Park (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says there is a strong expectation that Sri Lanka will soon reach agreements with external commercial creditors consistent with program parameters. “So overall we assess that there has been sufficiently strong progress on the debt restructuring front,” Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF Communications Department, said during a press briefing […...
- SL’s second review: IMF Executive Board to meet on 12 June (Category: Breaking News)
- Strong expectation that Sri Lanka will reach agreements with external creditors soon - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Swift completion of final agreements with official creditors critical for Sri Lanka  IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Wrapping up Sri Lanka external debt deals critical, property tax needed: IMF (Category: Breaking News)
Rex Clementine in Dallas In a bid to promote cricket in certain countries, the sport’s authorities used to stage the now defunct ICC Knockout Tournament in countries that had not got full member status. As a result, Bangladesh hosted the event in 1998 followed by Kenya in 2000. The tournament from thereon was abandoned and […]
- Be alert when traveling-US (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites Aravinda and Sidath to spearhead special cricket project (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka team departs for ICC T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- T-20 becoming most popular brand of cricket (Category: Breaking News)
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed legal action on June 5 in the Supreme Court challenging the Public Financial Management Bill, highlighting concerns related to public procurement.The petition (SC SD 77/2024) points out that Clause 32 of the Bill seriously weakens the controls on public procurement, thereby enhancing the corruption risk and weakening the level […]
- TISL challenges Public Financial Management Bill in the Supreme Court (Category: Breaking News)
- TISL files petition challenging Anti-Corruption Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- TISL files FR petition over human immunoglobulin and other controversial medical supplies (Category: Breaking News)
- Medicine procurement scandal- TISL files petition, seeks to recover costs incurred (Category: Breaking News)
by Rajan Philips It is tempting to ask if Ranil Wickremesinghe can electorally survive the referendum fast one that he got his cop-turned politico Party Secretary to pull on his behalf. Will Mr. Wickremesinghe even contest? Might his effervescent mind think of another pre-election ploy? Such as a special referendum to consult the people if […]
- Timetable set for India’s national election, deadlock elections loom in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Middle East on Edge, India’s Vote Marathon, and Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections Season & JVP/SJB Options (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon tea industry, a vital component of the national economy, is under immense pressure from the proposed 700 Rupee wage increase for tea estate workers. While it is said that the intention behind the wage hike is to improve worker livelihoods, industry experts refer this as a pure political move aimed at gaining the […]
- Planters’ Association threatens legal action (Category: Breaking News)
- Going to court? RW offers legal aid to estate workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Tea traders call for a wage cut (Category: Business)
- Planters’ Association strongly opposes arbitrary wage hike (Category: Breaking News)
The week that passed was packed with newsworthy events at home and abroad led by the Indian election results. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emerged the winner but not as comfortably as widely forecast. Although his BJP with its NDA allies cleared the simple majority hurdle, the Modi party did not do so on its own […]
- India heads to the polls in world s biggest election (Category: Breaking News)
- India s economy grows at its fastest pace in six quarters in election boost for Modi (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi claims victory for his alliance in India s general election (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi congratulates President s one year anniversary in office (Category: Breaking News)
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo welcomed the U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, from June 8 through 14. The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy said that it would launch a weeklong basketball program intended to harness […]
- President discusses bilateral development cooperation with foreign envoys (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign envoys in SL raise concern over military raid at Galle Face (Category: Breaking News)
- Eight new envoys to Sri Lanka present credentials to President (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan, Sri Lankan envoys in Belgium discuss matters of mutual interest (Category: Breaking News)
by K.Locana Gunaratna, PhD Following some independence from the Colonial British through the Donoughmore Constitution in 1931, our prime indigenous concerns focused on agriculture for domestic consumption and on the broad-basing of education. These particular achievements were due respectively to two farsighted Sri Lankan politicians: D.S.Senanayake and C.W.W. Kannangara. They were the first Sri L...
- Guideline for planning university addressing Climatic Issues (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahaweli – A spectacular achievement of JRJ regime piloted by Gamini D (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahaweli Project – North Central Province canal: A tunnel in the wilderness? (Category: Breaking News)
- Use existing resources for agri-food sector in Mahaweli areas (Category: Breaking News)
NATO allies honor 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion of Normandy by Vijaya Chandrasoma Former President of the United States of America, Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of felony in the recently concluded hush money case in the district court of Manhattan, New York. Trump has gone down in history as the only […]
- Trump Guilty! And Anniversary Blues (Category: Breaking News)
- Donald Trump guilty on all counts in hush-money trial, New York jury finds (Category: Breaking News)
- DONALD TRUMP INDICTED (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump to pay $464 million in damages by Monday March 25 (Category: Breaking News)
by ACB Pethiyagoda A desire to visit Burma (Myanmar since 1989) having seen the film ‘The Story of Dr. Wossell’ as a school boy was fulfilled recently. The film was about a dedicated British Army Medical Officer who during World War II fell in love with the country and more deeply with a lithesome and […]
- ‘Burmese Lessons’ for Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Myanmar: South Asia’s other ‘Small Miracle’? (Category: Business)
- ‘Burmese Lessons’ for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- It breaks my heart to see the Indian Prime Minister pose cordially with the butchers of Burma (Category: Breaking News)
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- Election Hustling In The South & Boycott Talk In The North (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- Elections Season & JVP/SJB Options (Category: Breaking News)
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