Plastic pollution causes global health crisis
The oldest international medical journal, The Lancet, shared a new report that says plastic pollution causes sickness and death from infancy to old people. It also causes health-related costs of more than US$1.5 trillion every year. The report, made by top health experts and doctors, was published just before talks in Geneva. It asks nearly 180 countries to think about …
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Trump–Putin peace talks set for August 15 in U.S.
The world’s attention is fixed on the 15th of August 2025, when a highly anticipated meeting will take place in Alaska, one of the states of America. The war between Russia and Ukraine, which is still ongoing after more than three and a half years, has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in both countries. This historic …
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One million people use century old Colombo sewers designed to ease 50, 000 – CMC
The century-old Colombo’s sewerage system has been designed to ease the waste materials of the then population of about 50, 000 persons back in the early 1900’s and not a staggering one million city dwellers at present, senior Colombo Municipal Council official said. The planning of the Colombo’s Municipal Council area sewerage system commenced in 1896 with the construction was …
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Trump-Putin summit nears
A historic summit between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take place in the coming days, raising hopes for progress in ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This marks the first official bilateral meeting between the two leaders since President Trump began his second term earlier this year. According to Russian officials, the …
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US hits India with 50% tariff over Russian oil
The United States has decided to increase taxes on products from India, raising the total tax to 50%. This is because India is still buying oil from Russia. The new tax will start on August 27, based on an order from President Donald Trump. It is one of the highest taxes the US has ever put on another country. India’s …
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Cabinet approves amendment to child protection Act
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has given its approval for a proposal to amend the Child Protection Authority Act No. 50 of 1998. This move comes as the current act, which was enacted approximately 25 years ago, is no longer considered sufficient to address the increasing complexities of child exploitation and harassment. These complexities are attributed to significant socio-economic, political, and …
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President attends “Sith Ru 2025”
The “Sith Ru – 2025” concert, also known as “Hearts and Minds was held yesterday August 5, afternoon at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attending as the chief guest. Organized by the Department of Social Services, the event aims to bring the aesthetic talents of persons with disabilities to a national level. This year’s …
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LKR 425M plan to upgrade Pettah bus station
The Cabinet has approved a major project to modernize and develop the Pettah Central Bus Station, which is now in very poor condition after many years without repairs. This upgrade is urgently needed to improve the daily experience of passengers, bus drivers, conductors, and staff who use the station. The project will cost around LKR 425 million and will be …
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SL opens 66th state pharmaceutical outlet in Kegalle,
Sri Lanka’s State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) today August 6,2025 inaugurated its 66th State Pharmaceutical Outlet (Rajya Osu Sala) in Kegalle, located at 152 Nuvana Para. This new branch marks the SPC’s mission to provide quality medicines at affordable and fair prices to the public. The opening of the Kegalle outlet aligns with a special island-wide initiative to establish State Pharmaceutical …
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Colombo Stock Market makes history
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a notable financial milestone yesterday, as its All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached the 20,000-point mark for the first time. This significant event occurred rapidly, just ten minutes into trading, and is recognized as a historic moment for Sri Lanka’s financial markets.
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