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  • Published on May 14, 2026

    20% of Sri Lankans suffer from non-communicable diseases: Health Minister

    Mirror AI Summary – Quick Read Generated by Mirror AI MIRROR AI Hide ⏳ Generating summary… AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT. Colombo, May 14 (Daily Mirror) - Nearly 20 percent of Sri Lanka’s population suffers from non-communicable …

    Source: Daily Mirror - Neutral
  • Published on May 10, 2026

    The Feminisation of Sri Lanka’s Population

    Photo courtesy of Youth Policy Toolbox Sri Lanka is undergoing one of the most significant demographic transitions in its modern history. According to the 2024 Census conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics, women now make up the majority of …

    Source: Groundviews - Left-wing
  • Published on May 9, 2026

    Sri Lanka’s Fertility Shock: Is the Crisis Real?

    Mirror AI Summary – Quick Read Generated by Mirror AI MIRROR AI Hide ⏳ Generating summary… AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT. By Professor Lakshman Dissanayake - Emeritus Professor of Demography, University of Colombo May 9 (Daily …

    Source: Daily Mirror - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    UNICEF welcomes Sri Lanka moved to adopt Global Charter on Child Care Reforms

    UNICEF yesterday said it welcomed the Cabinet’s approval on 4 May of the Global Charter for Child Care Reforms - a landmark decision that strengthens protection for children and builds momentum for Sri Lanka’s existing Alternative Care Policy. UNICEF said …

    Source: Daily FT - Pending
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Sri Lanka identifies 1.6 mln poor families as 2026 poverty line rises

    COLOMBO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka has identified more than 1.6 million families as living in poverty, according to recent data from the Welfare Benefits Board, Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister Upali Pannilage told …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Over 1.6 Million Families Identified as Living in Poverty in Sri Lanka

    Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage told Parliament yesterday that more than 1.6 million families in Sri Lanka have been identified as living in poverty, based on recent data from the Welfare Benefits …

    Source: Lanka News Web - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 7, 2026

    Sri Lanka’s Poverty Line recorded at Rs. 16,690 in March 2026

    Mirror AI Summary – Quick Read Generated by Mirror AI MIRROR AI Hide ⏳ Generating summary… AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT. By Charithya Kumarasiri Colombo, May 7 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka’s official poverty line, the minimum …

    Source: Daily Mirror - Neutral
  • Published on May 5, 2026

    Buddhist Peace March in Sri Lanka Draws Interfaith Support

    From ucanews.com An interfaith coalition comprised of Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, and Muslim faith leaders of Sri Lanka joined a group of US-based Buddhist monastics during a week-long peace walk across Sri Lanka that concluded on 28 April at Independence …

    Source: Buddhistdoor Global - Center-left
  • Published on May 4, 2026

    Sri Lanka Raises Fuel Prices Again as Inflation Pressures Mount

    Mon 04 May 2026 | 12:57 AM Sri Lanka increased fuel prices by around 4% on Sunday, intensifying inflationary pressures that have already surged sharply over the past month as the country grapples with a deepening energy crisis. The latest hike follows a …

    Source: Sada Elbalad - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on May 17, 2026

    From 2026 in Canada: Vesak month officially recognised as ‘Buddhist Heritage Month’

    Mirror AI Summary – Quick Read Generated by Mirror AI MIRROR AI Hide ⏳ Generating summary… AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT. It is clear that Canadian Buddhists are spiritually at the forefront of the world’s 500 million Buddhist …

    Source: Daily Mirror - Neutral
  • Published on May 3, 2026

    Sri Lanka raises fuel prices as inflation spikes

    Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by nearly four percent on Sunday, further fuelling inflation, which more than doubled last month due to the Middle East war. Since March, Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices by more than 35 percent, while gas and electricity rates …

    Source: Daily Star - Neutral
  • Published on May 3, 2026

    Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices as inflation spikes

    Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by nearly four per cent on Sunday, further fuelling inflation, which more than doubled last month due to the Middle East war. Since March, Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices by more than 35 per cent, while gas and electricity …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 29, 2026

    Women in Sri Lanka’s Boards: The glass ceiling persists

      Sri Lanka presents a striking paradox. Women consistently outperform men in higher education, with tertiary enrolment at 23% for women against 16% for men, yet their participation in the formal labour force hovers around 34%, and their presence at the …

    Source: Daily FT - Pending
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Why Ambedkar-founded trust is urging neo-Buddhists to mention caste identities in Census forms

    Mumbai: As preparations for Census 2027 are underway in Maharashtra, Buddhist leaders have urged neo-Buddhists to mention their Scheduled Caste identities, arguing that any drop in population or unchanged status will lead to loss of funds, reservation and …

    Source: The Print - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 27, 2026

    Grey Nation Rising: Sri Lanka’s Workforce Crisis Deepens

    By: Staff Writer April 27, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka is entering a decisive demographic turning point, one that could quietly reshape its economic future far more than any short-term fiscal crisis. The latest population data reveals not just how many people …

    Source: Lanka News Web - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 26, 2026

    As Walk for Peace begins in Sri Lanka, activists call for animal rights

    Aloka, previously a stray dog in India, has become a global symbol of compassion, accompanying Buddhist monks on their intercontinental Walk for Peace, which is now in Sri Lanka. Concerns were expressed over Aloka’s health and safety due to the prevalence …

    Source: Mongabay - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 30, 2026

    Sri Lanka inflation doubles as energy prices surge

    Picture: A general view shows Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo. (AFP) Colombo: Sri Lanka's inflation more than doubled to 5.4 percent in April, mainly because of higher energy prices linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, official data showed on …

    Source: The Peninsula - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Apr 25, 2026

    As Sri Lankas's population ages, the vulnerability of senior citizens grows

    The latest census reveals an increasingly aging country. People over 60 already represent 18 per cent of the population and could become a quarter by 2041. Due to low labour force participation, inadequate pensions, and a lack of care services, the risk of …

    Source: PIME AsiaNews - Right-wing
  • Published on Apr 23, 2026

    Buddhist Monks Undertake Week-long Walk for Peace Across Sri Lanka

    From srilankamirror.com A delegation of 12 venerable Buddhist monks from the Walk for Peace pilgrimage across the United States, including Ven. Pannakara Thero and Ven. Ratanaguna, have commenced a week-long walk across Sri Lanka, under government …

    Source: Buddhistdoor Global - Center-left

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