The Epidemiology Division of the Ministry of Health has reported a concerning increase in rat fever cases across Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka is currently facing a grave public health crisis as the country has been witnessing a surge in the number of ...

A Buddhist devotee lights up the oil lamps to celebrate Poson Poya Day in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, June 10, 2025. Poson Poya Day marks the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. (Photo by Thilina ...

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks in May of each year, per NASA. These meteors are specifically known for their speed, and Eta Aquariid meteors can travel about 40.7 miles (65.4 kilometers) per ...

Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from E to ENE. The overnight low will be 71 °F (21.7 °C). Mostly cloudy with a high of 93 °F (33.9 °C) and a 66% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 2 to 6 ...

Health authorities in Sri Lanka are grappling with a significant rise in Leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever, the ...

A total of 6,042 cases of dengue was reported from Sri Lanka in May, the latest data by the National Dengue Control Unit ...

Sri Lanka has recorded over 25,000 dengue cases so far this year, with 13 confirmed deaths, prompting renewed warnings from ...