Ministry of Health restricts approval of leave for doctors to go overseas, Hasaranga announces interest to focus on limited over cricket, a worrying rise of leprosy, and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 9th to 16th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Dry weather and a price hike in water tariffs are a bad combo for the country. Meanwhile, 400 radiologists are desperately required to man hospitals in Sri Lanka. A visit from cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 2nd to 9th August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Millions of Sri Lankans suffering amidst dwindling reservoir levels, calling into question the country's food security. A visit from the French President, a first for the country, and the outbreak of measles in the Vavuniya prison. This and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 26th July to 2nd August. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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With the 40th-year commemoration of Black July, reconciliation talks are underway in Sri Lanka with discussions on the 13th Amendment. Advancements for the public transport system are seen as electric buses and a new railway restructuring program is underway.

Stories from 19th to 26th of July. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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Introducing "Sri Lanka This Week," a news podcast that covers all the prominent stories that shaped Sri Lanka from the past week. Stay informed and up-to-date with our comprehensive reporting on the latest developments and events impacting the nation. Every Thursday from the newsroom of Paradeim.

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