Almost half of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed, a study has found, as experts named 14 risk factors. The number of people living with dementia globally is forecast to nearly triple to 153 million by 2050, and researchers warn this presents a rapidly growing threat to health and social care systems. Global health and social costs linked to dementia …
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There will be no fuel price revision for the month of August, the Power and Energy Ministry said. Accordingly, the current fuel prices will not be changed.
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Secretary to the Ministry of Industries, Shantha Weerasinghe announced that the “National Industry Policy,” along with the five-year strategic plan for 2023-2027, has been prepared and submitted to the Department of National Planning. This initiative aims to establish a globally competitive national industry base. By 2030, the policy aims to increase the manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP from 16% to …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has arranged to appoint three special committees as a preliminary measure to address the security and economic pressures that may affect Sri Lanka, considering the potential developments in the Middle East and globally, including the assassination of a Hamas political leader in Iran. Accordingly, the President has initiated the formation of a special committee on national security, …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his commitment to enhancing youth organizations, including the Girl Guide Association, Scout Association, Cadet Corps, and Youth Corps, in every aspect. His objective is to foster substantial contributions from young people towards the country’s future. The President highlighted that the government has already allocated the necessary funds for youth programs. As the country’s economy strengthens, the …
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Ninety-two Members of Parliament met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, pledging their support for him in the upcoming presidential election, the President Media Division said.
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The Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism (ISTRM) launched its official website at the Chamber Hall, Presidential Secretariat on July 18, 2024. Secretary to the President Mr. Saman Ekanayake was the guest of honour for the web launch. The ISTRM was established to address the post-conflict grievances of Sri Lankan citizens, aiming to facilitate reconciliation, reparation, and sustainable peace …
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A team of scientists has found that a child is nearly twice as likely to develop type 1 diabetes if the father has the condition rather than the mother. This study, the largest of its kind, was published in the journal Diabetologia. The findings indicate that exposure to type 1 diabetes in the womb provides long-term protection against the condition …
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With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 just over two months away, we take a look at some of the brilliant performances in the Women’s Asia Cup that captivated the audience. Eight teams were involved in the Women’s Asia Cup, which saw a riveting finale that led to Sri Lanka beating India by eight wickets and clinching their first …
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All applications for postal voting must be submitted to the respective District Election Offices by midnight on August 5, the Election Commission announced. In a statement, the Election Commission clarified that applications for postal votes must be handed directly to the District Returning Officers by August 5. Applications submitted after this deadline will be rejected without review. To assist postal …
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