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Cases of dengue and chikungunya on the rise, Dy Health Minister

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The number of cases of dengue and chikungunya in the country are continuing to rise steadily according to current data, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni has said. T... Read More


Malini Fonseka's remains to lie in state today for public to pay respect

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The remains of late veteran actress Malini Fonseka, known as the "Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema", is scheduled to be brought to the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka today (25) ... Read More


New Zealand's Deputy PM Winston Peters arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Winston Peters has arrived in the island on an official visit. The Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand arriv... Read More


New Zealand Deputy PM Winston Peters arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Winston Peters has arrived in the island on an official visit. The Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand arriv... Read More


Three arrested over shooting Thusitha Halloluwa's vehicle

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Three suspects, including a female, have been arrested over the recent assault and shooting at former Lotteries Board Director Thusitha Halloluwa's vehicle at Narahenpita. The ar... Read More


12-hour water cut in several areas of Colombo today

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A 12-hour water cut will be in effect in several areas of Colombo from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. today (May 25), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced. ... Read More


Heavy showers above 75mm expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (25), the Department of Meteorology said.... Read More


Supplementary medical professionals warn of trade union action

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Joint Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine(JCPSM)has decided to take trade union action due to the government's failure to provide solutions to issues within its serv... Read More


7-year-old killed in wild elephant attack in Gomarankadawala

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A 7-year-old child has died after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Indikatuwewa area of Gomarankadawala. The incident took place early this morning (25) when the child wa... Read More


Large crowd gathers to pay last respects to Malini Fonseka

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A large crowd continues to arrive at the National Film Corporation on Sunday (25) to pay their final respects to the late veteran actress Malini Fonseka, fondly known as the "Quee... Read More