The World Test Championship is back and ready to rumble. The first series of the 2025-27 cycle is set to kick off in Sri Lanka. Bangladesh is gearing up for a tough tour against the home team. Both teams have had a tough time in Test cricket lately, so they are both eager to turn things around and make a strong start in the new championship cycle. The weather in Sri...
Sri Lanka's tea-growing hills witnessed a tragic event. A bus plunged off a steep drop, resulting in 21 deaths and leaving 35 others hurt. The incident unfolded near Kotmale, roughly 86 miles east of Colombo, the nation's capital. It happened in the early hours of a Sunday, adding to the shock and chaos. The bus was carrying nearly 50 passengers at the time of the c...
Arthur C. Clarke is a name that often pops up when talking about space. He wasn't an astronaut or a politician, but a writer who had a huge impact on how people think about space technology. He was born in England but moved to Sri Lanka in 1956, when it was still called Ceylon. This move was a big deal for his career and for Sri Lanka's role in the space age. Clarke...
Betel chewing is a tradition that has been passed down for generations in many parts of South Asia. It involves mixing areca nuts, slaked lime, and sometimes tobacco, all wrapped in a betel leaf. People chew this mixture for its stimulating effects. This practice is more than just a habit; it's deeply rooted in social events, celebrations, and even some medical tradi...
Cancer is a major health issue in Sri Lanka, with over 33, 000 new cases reported in 2022 alone. The pain that comes with cancer is a big part of what patients have to deal with. To make sure they get the best help, it’s important to understand what they really need and what worries them. This study looks into the needs and concerns of people with cancer pain in Sri ...
You might think that using Health Information Systems (HIS) in Sri Lanka would be a no-brainer. But, surprisingly, it's not as popular as it should be. Researchers wanted to figure out why this is happening and what could make healthcare workers more open to using these systems. They asked 170 doctors and nurses about their thoughts on HIS. To make sense of their ans...
Cinnamon, a well-known spice, offers numerous health benefits. Scientists decided to explore the medicinal potential of seven native Ceylon cinnamon species from Sri Lanka. They focused on the essential oils, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The team collected bark and leaf samples from various Cinnamomum species. They extracted essential oils and other...
Pesticide poisoning is a big problem, especially in poorer countries. People often get sick from these chemicals, and quick treatment is crucial. That's where atropine autoinjectors come in. These devices can store life-saving medicine close to where farmers work and live, making it easy for them or their neighbors to provide first aid in minutes. Researchers are pla...
Sri Lanka has chosen a new leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a 55-year-old Marxist politician who is determined to tackle the country's deepening economic crisis. Dissanayake's National People's Power coalition won the recent presidential election, marking a significant shift away from the old guard accused of mishandling the economy. This is a crucial moment for Sri...
The presidential election in Sri Lanka has taken an unexpected turn, with Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa heading to a run-off. This marks the first time in the country's history that the presidential race will be decided by a second round of counting. The election commission announced that a second round of counting wo...