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NMRA Strengthens Regulations to Combat Illegal Pharmacy Practices in Sri Lanka

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has reaffirmed and strengthened existing rules requiring the full-time presence of qualified pharmacists at all registered pharmacies across Sri Lanka, in a bid to curb illegal practices and improve public safety in medication dispensing. Under the NMRA Act No. 5 of 2015, pharmacies must employ at least one licensed...

Sarah Jasmine ‘Not Dead’, Investigations Ongoing – Sri Lanka Minister Tells Parliament

Sarah Jasmine ‘Not Dead’, Investigations Ongoing – Sri Lanka Minister Tells Parliament Colombo — Sri Lanka’s Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala, has told Parliament that information revealed during ongoing investigations indicates that Pulasthini Mahendran, also known as Sarah Jasmine, who is linked to the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks, is not dead. Addressing Parliament...

Sri Lanka Moves to Strengthen Flood Response Ahead of Northeast Monsoon

Sri Lanka’s disaster management authorities have intensified preparedness measures as the northeast monsoon continues to affect several parts of the island, raising concerns over potential flooding and landslides. Officials stated that enhanced coordination is underway among district secretariats, emergency services, and security forces to ensure a rapid response if conditions worsen. The Disaster Management Centre...
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