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The ‘Stay Safe’ App: Introduced By ICTA To Help Contain COVID-19

Location-tracking technology is now being used in Sri Lanka’s fight against the spread of COVID-19 after the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) launched a digital programme that allows the government to trace and record the movements of civilians.

Sri Lankan Air Force Commissions First Female Pilots

For the first time in its 69 year history the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has commissioned two women officers as pilots. ADLP Gunarathne and RT Weerawardana are now the first female pilot officers in the SLAF history.

Teaching Children Internet Safety

For many children, the pandemic has meant more time spent online. A new interactive course in Sinhala, Tamil and English aims to educate kids on internet safety, responsibility and relevant awareness.

Symptoms, Recovery, Aftermath: COVID-19 Patients Share Their Experiences

P. Ratnayake (39) initially thought she was having a heart attack.

New #COVID19 Cluster In Sri Lanka: Lockdown Fears On The Rise

After almost two months of successfully mitigating the spread of COVID-19, a sudden unexpected surge of new cases has given way to renewed fears of community transmission in the country.

State Intelligence To Combat Ragging

Can a better a relationship between universities and law enforcement be the solution against ragging?

Will Drones Help Implement Traffic Laws?

New traffic regulations are here to stay; and they are using drones to surveil traffic and congestion in Colombo. #trafficregulations #lanelaws

A Concise Constitutional History of Sri Lanka

Following the advent of the ninth parliament led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the introduction and enactment of yet another amendment to the constitution of the country is not far off.

SLMA Bashes Marijuana Legalisation

The Sri Lanka Medical Association recently broke silence over the matter of legalising marijuana in the country.

HIV On The Rise?

Recently released statistics report that HIV/AIDs might be on the rise in Sri Lanka. Here is a breakdown of what we know so far.
#HIV #AIDs #lka

SLINTEC Develops New PCR Method

This is the first time this new PCR method — already in use in some countries — has been developed in Sri Lanka.

Seafarers Struggle To Ship Themselves Home

Trapped and confined to to vessels in the open seas, sailors are among the many who continue to feel the repercussions of the pandemic.

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