Hansen's disease mainly affects the eastern and western provinces. Although with multi-drug therapy (MDT) Sri Lanka has reduced cases, it remains a ‘high incidence country’.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday said that Sri Lanka must work in unison to achieve economic freedom rather than ...

Only 1,800 military personnel were deployed in the parade, a reduction of over 1,500 personnel from last year.

Addressing the 77th Independence Day celebrations of the island nation, Dissanayake said, ‘Collectively, we must persist in ...

Dissanayake, who was elected president in a narrow win in September's presidential election, created history for his National ...

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasizes the need for national unity to achieve economic freedom, addressing ...

Only 1,800 military personnel were deployed in ... The Tamils had eschewed support for the main Sinhala community political parties in Sri Lanka’s political history. This was the first time ...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized uniting for economic freedom amidst global challenges during Sri Lanka's 77th Independence Day. The celebrations were modest, reflecting efforts to reduce ...

MUMBAI: Sony Sports Network has once again raised the stakes in live cricket broadcasting, securing exclusive television ...

A total of 1,800 leprosy cases were reported in Sri Lanka within a year, with 12% of the patients being children under the ...