As Sri Lanka deals with a dengue epidemic, expert public health officials must approach the battle against infectious diseases. Prof. Neelika Malavige of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine, …
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Following months of growing friction surrounding the Tissa Raja Maha Vihara in Jaffna, a new wave of unrest is taking shape, fuelled by religious symbolism, land disputes, and politically charged …
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The death of an inmate at Boossa Prison in Galle last April has revived long-standing concerns over prison management, custodial violence, and the integrity of the country’s criminal justice system. …
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Starvation and the final test of impunity: Why Israel is willing to pay the price in Gaza
by damith258 viewsAs Israel’s closest allies begin to recoil, one is left wondering: why did Israel persist so relentlessly with a starvation policy in Gaza, despite the enormous cost to its reputation? …
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The ‘Queen of Actresses’, Malini Fonseka, who graced local cinema with her acting talent for six decades, brought tears to the eyes of Sri Lankan film fans as she passed …
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As we celebrate World Environment Day (June 5), it is vital to recognise the interconnectedness of environmental sustainability and public health. One often overlooked aspect of this relationship is menstrual …
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Dozens of glitzy electric mopeds are lined up outside a shopping mall in the city of Hangzhou in eastern China, drawing passersby to test them. But these Vespa-like scooters, which …
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Major automakers are set to resurrect a type of hybrid vehicle that seemed dead just a few years ago to meet a changing consumer demand landscape. Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) …
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One day after General Motors (GM) announced it made its largest investment ever in an engine plant to make gas- and diesel-powered V8s for trucks and SUVs, CEO Mary Barra …
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Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, once hailed as a pillar of the nation’s export economy, is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent history. The recent closure of the …