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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


Shooting reported at residence in Matugama

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- A shooting incident has been reported at a residence in the Naeboda area of Matugama. According to police, the shooting was carried out this evening (11) by a group of indivi... Read More


Vehicle import restrictions could lead to market complications, analyst warns

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Economic analyst Dhananath Fernando has stated that restrictions imposed on vehicle imports could lead to serious market complications. He further noted that, as the country'... Read More


Govt to allocate emergency contingency fund for every district under next Budget

Srilanka, July 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government plans to allocate a separate contingency fund for every district under the forthcoming Budget, enabling District Secre... Read More


Sri Lankan medical team successfully separates conjoined twins after complex surgery

Srilanka, July 9 -- A team of Sri Lankan doctors has successfully separated twin girls who were conjoined at the pelvis in a highly complex surgery, marking a landmark achievement in the country's med... Read More


Death threats against prison officer who opened fire during Negombo Prison clash?

Srilanka, July 9 -- A prison officer who opened fire to prevent inmates from breaking through the main gate of the prison and escaping during the recent riot at the Negombo Prison has reportedly recei... Read More


New chairman and members appointed to Public Service Commission

Srilanka, July 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed S. A. Nimal Saranatissa as the new Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), according to the President's Media Division (PM... Read More