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Don't self-medicate for mosquito borne illnesses, warn experts

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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May 05, 2025

Chikungunya treatment may endanger Dengue patients

- By SHEAIN FERNANDOPULLE

  • Nearly 34,000 Chikungunya and Dengue cases

  • Western Province accounts for majority of cases

  • Special task force to control Dengue and Chikungunya

  • Highlights the rising cases of normal viral fever that also has similar symptoms

In the wake of the rising cases of mosquito-borne illnesses and regular viral fever, health authorities urge the public to visit a doctor if they have fever that lasts more than two days.

Speaking to Daily Mirror, Consultant Physician Dr. Achala Balasuriya warned that trying to treat a fever at home without proper medical advice can be dangerous.

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COMET 31/ATLAS WILL PASS CLOSE TO EARTH ON DEC 19

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2 mins

December 19, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Deaths due to substandard medicine; NMRA faces legal action

Call for banning Indian company that supplies such drugs Doctors' Association sues NMRA over patient safety concerns linked to Ondansetron and imported rejected medicines

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3 mins

December 19, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Indices close in red

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, Senkadagala Finance and Richard Pieris & Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.3 bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged down.

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1 min

December 19, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

OVER 90 DRUGS FAIL QUALITY TESTS IN 2025: MAJORITY FROM INDIA

Among the drugs identified as substandard, some have been withdrawn, withheld, or discontinued

time to read

1 min

December 19, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Civil Appeals Court refuses injunctions with costs – Home Lands continues with Pentara construction

The Civil Appellate High Court of the Western province by order dated December 11, 2025, refused to issue leave to appeal and interim orders against the landmark Pentara Residencies project in Thummulla, Colombo.

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3 mins

December 19, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

HNB strengthens national response to Cyclone Ditwah with Rs.100mn commitment

HNB PLC contributed Rs.100 million towards the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, reinforcing its commitment to the national recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

time to read

1 min

December 19, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Thomian Aaron cracks unbeaten ton

An unbeaten ton by Aaron David and half centuries from Reshon Solomon and Avinash Fernando made S. Thomas'

time to read

1 min

December 19, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

LAWYER DISCHARGED WITH WARNING AFTER ADMITTING PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT

An Attorney-at-Law was yesterday discharged subject to a formal warning by the Supreme Court after pleading guilty to an act of professional misconduct, with the Court cautioning him to exercise greater diligence in the future to avoid conduct that could undermine the integrity of the legal profession and the administration of justice.

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2 mins

December 19, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Flood threat looms again

Rainfall in some areas as high as 300mm

time to read

1 min

December 19, 2025

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

David Pieris group expands global footprint with investment in Dubai-based Navire Logistics

The David Pieris group continues to strengthen its international presence with the acquisition of 50 percent ownership in Navire Logistics Services L.L.C, a reputed logistics company based in Dubai and Oman.

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1 mins

December 19, 2025

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