News Room : NMRA warns public against use of ‘Depo’ on pets – The Island
The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has banned the use of Depo (Depo-Provera)—a contraceptive injection intended for humans—on dogs, cats, and other animals in Sri Lanka. The decision follows a coordinated campaign by animal welfare organizations and veterinary professionals who highlighted the misuse of the drug as both harmful and inappropriate for veterinary care. The campaign, launched earlier this year,...
News Room : Japan voting for new leader in shadow of scandals
Japanese voters are today heading to the polls in a snap election, following a tumultuous few years for the ruling party which saw a “cascade” of scandals, widespread voter apathy and record-low approval ratings. The election was announced by Shigeru Ishiba three days after he was selected as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) – before he...
News Room : IMF in talks towards Lanka programme review – The Island
By INDIKA SAKALASOORIYA IN WASHINGTON ECONOMYNEXT –The International Monetary Fund in talks with Sri Lanka’s new administration on its priorities and is working towards the next review to continue its Extended Fund Facility program with the island. A Sri Lankan delegation, led by the Central Bank Governor, the Finance Ministry Secretary, and the President’s Advisor on economic matters, Duminda Hulangamuwa, is currently...
News Room : Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces. – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur...
News Room : EC decides to mark voters’ index fingers
The Election Commission has decided to mark voters’ index fingers at the upcoming general election on 14 November, Commissioner General of elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake announced yesterday. He said that the little finger was marked during the Presidential Election on 21st September. “For the Elpitiya Local Government election on 26th October, the voter’s left thumb will be marked,” he said. If a...
News Room : Sri Lankan President seeks Myanmar’s help to free nationals held by criminal gangs – The Island
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Friday (25), sought Myanmar’s assistance in securing the release of Sri Lankans detained by criminal gangs in Myanmar, according to a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD). The President made this appeal during a meeting with Myanmar’s Ambassador, Malar Than Htaik, at the Presidential Secretariat, the PMD stated. A detailed discussion took place between President...
News Room : AKD’s campaign costs covered by NPP; SJB’s Premadasa tops spending in 2024 election – The Island
NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who won the recent Presidential Election, did not incur any personal expenses for his campaign, according to a document released by the Election Commission on Thursday, detailing the expenditures of candidates in the 2024 Presidential Election. However, the NPP spent a total of Rs. 528 million on election-related activities for his campaign. According to the...
News Room : High stakes in Pune as New Zealand take shot at history – The Island
Sherfane Rutherford and Gudakesh Motie put on a record breaking 119 run ninth wicket stand before Motie and Alzarri Joseph struck once apiece inside the powerplay. Aside from these stretches of dominance though, Sri Lanka ran away with the game. Wanidu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana and Asitha Fernando had sent West Indies crashing to 58 for 8, before that ninth-wicket resistance...
News Room : showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur...
News Room : Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southernand Northern provinces – The Island
Warning for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 01.00 p.m. 21 October 2024, valid until 01.00 p.m. 22 October 2024 Multi-day boats in the East-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining northAndaman sea areas are warned that a low-pressure area formed over the East-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman...