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An Agitation Site For Protestors

How well is the new ‘Agitation Site’ for protests and demonstrations faring?

Three New Ways Sri Lanka Is Trying To Fight Dengue

Although Sri Lanka was declared malaria free by the WHO in 2016, the country has struggled with combatting another mosquito-borne virus—dengue.

Singing The National Anthem In Sign Language

At the school for the Deaf and the Blind in Ratmalana, the national anthem is sung in a completely different language.

No More Misleading Superlatives

A 15-year-old food labeling law will now be fully implemented, forcing many brands to change product names that could be viewed as ‘misleading’.

Not To Panic: Everything You Need To Know About The Wuhan Coronavirus In Sri Lanka [So Far]

Over 100 people have died and over 4,500 cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) have been reported globally, after the virus was first discovered in Wuhan City, China on 31 December 2019. The virus has since spread to at least 14 other countries, including Australia, France, Germany Malaysia, Nepal and Singapore.

Stranded In Wuhan: Sri Lankan Students Long To Come Home

Sri Lankan students unable to leave quarantined Wuhan tell Roar Media they long to come home. The government of Sri Lanka is working hard to repatriate them.

Fighting Leprosy: A Battle Of Over Three Centuries

Dayaseeli (53) was only 21 when she was diagnosed with leprosy—the debilitating infectious disease that causes severely disfiguring sores on the body. Because of the severity of the disease patients are shunned from society, despite modern science having discovered means of curing the disease.

Continued GSP+ Concessions For Sri Lanka

The European Union (EU) recently assured Sri Lanka it will continue GSP+ concessions until 2023, while monitoring the country’s compliance with certain conditions.

Success: How Sri Lanka Eliminated Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) spreads in three ways: through unprotected sexual intercourse, through blood, and from Mother-To-Child (MTCT). And while advanced an HIV, or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is not curable, HIV can be controlled, and Sri Lanka recently scored a big victory in the battle against the disease by eliminating mother-to-child transmission of the disease.

Sri Lanka On Alert For Wuhan Pneumonia

A new virus is spreading rapidly in China. But health authorities here think there is no need to panic, yet.

Poison In The Air: Monitoring Sri Lanka’s Air Quality

Early last November, Colombo woke up to an unusual smog lingering over the city. At first, many thought it was a mist brought about by the impending cold weather. But by late morning, news had begun to filter through that Sri Lanka’s air quality had turned ‘unhealthy’.

The Looming Threat Of Power Cuts In March

Sri Lanka may have to face power cuts in the month of March due to low levels of rainfall and limited power-generation capacity.

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