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30 accident-related deaths reported daily: Health Ministry

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Around 30 people die daily in Sri Lanka due to various accidents, the Ministry of Health has revealed highlighting what officials describe as a largely preventable public health b... Read More


Dengue death toll increases to 35, cases surpass 56,000

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The number of dengue-related deaths confirmed in Sri Lanka in 2026 has increased to 35, the National Dengue Control Unit has confirmed. Meanwhile, the number of dengue cases r... Read More


Over 650 suspects arrested in island-wide police operations

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- A total of 652 individuals have been arrested during island-wide operations launched by Sri Lanka Police to apprehend individuals linked to crimes and drug-related offences. A... Read More


SDIG Waruna Jayasundara arrives at CID

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police in charge of the Eastern Province, Waruna Jayasundara has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a state... Read More


Govt. warns of legal action against unregistered elderly care homes after deadline

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The National Secretariat for Elders has announced that all unregistered elderly care homes must complete their registration by September 30, 2026. In response to an inquiry by... Read More


SDIG Waruna Jayasundara leaves CID after recording statement

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police in charge of the Eastern Province, Waruna Jayasundara has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago, aft... Read More


University of Visual & Performing Arts closed over dengue outbreak

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to an outbreak of dengue and fever, according to the Chairman of the University Grants ... Read More


India to tour Sri Lanka for two-Test series in August

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The India National Men's Cricket Team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in August 2026 for a two-match Test series, as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle. Ac... Read More


Krrish Case: Court calls for FCID submissions on seized laptops, phones

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has directed the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to make submissions tomorrow (03) regarding a reques... Read More


Ven. Narampanawe Ananda Thero appointed Chancellor of Kelaniya University

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Deputy Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Narampanawe Ananda Thero, has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the University of Ke... Read More