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Students encouraged to wear protective clothing as dengue cases rise

Srilanka, July 12 -- The Ministry of Education has instructed all school principals to allow students to wear suitable clothing that covers their arms and legs, in addition to the prescribed school un... Read More


Negombo Prison inmates to face court proceedings via video link

Srilanka, July 12 -- The Department of Prisons has decided to conduct court proceedings of inmates transferred from the Negombo Prison to other prisons through video technology. Prisons Spokespers... Read More


Government plans district-level reforms to enhance public service delivery

Srilanka, July 12 -- A conference attended by all District Secretaries in the country has concluded with a focus on resolving district-level issues and improving the efficiency of public service deliv... Read More


Sri Lanka ranked third most traffic-congested country in the world

Srilanka, July 12 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked the third most traffic-congested country in the world, highlighting the region's continuing struggle with worsening road gridlocks. According to Numb... Read More


Dengue cases surpass 68,000 as death toll reaches 47

Srilanka, July 12 -- The number of dengue cases recorded in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 68,000, with 47 deaths reported, the National Dengue Control Unit said. According to the unit, ... Read More


Government increases fees for company, society registrations

Srilanka, July 12 -- The government has increased the fees for registering companies and societies. The gazette notification in this regard has been issued by the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food... Read More


Sri Lanka's dengue death toll rises to 47 as cases exceed 67,000

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The National Dengue Control Unit has stated that the number of dengue-related deaths reported in the country has increased to 47. Issuing a statement, the unit highlighted th... Read More


Judicial Service Association's President Pasan Amarasena resigns

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Magistrate Pasan Amarasena has reportedly resigned from the position of President of the Judicial Service Association, which represents the country's Magistrates and District Jud... Read More


Negombo Prison riot probe uncovers stock of weapons allegedly used to attack officers

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- A large stockpile of sharp weapons, allegedly used by inmates to attack prison officers during the clashes at the Negombo Prison, has been discovered by police during their inves... Read More


SJB Ambalangoda PS member arrested for illegal firearm possession

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- An Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been arrested by the Galle District Crime Division for the alleged illegal possession of ... Read More