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Public warned over impersonators posing as PHIs and demanding money

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Union of Sri Lanka has warned the public about a growing number of incidents reported across the country involving individuals posing as Public Heal... Read More


Mahout and assistant killed in elephant attack near Rakwana Temple

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A mahout and his assistant have died following an elephant attack involving an elephant brought for the 78th Poson Perahera (procession) at the Rakwana Sri Ubhaya Thilakarama Vih... Read More


Record surge in dengue patients: Over 1,000 new cases reported yesterday

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Sri Lanka has recorded a sharp rise in dengue infections, with a record 1,069 fresh cases reported yesterday (21) the first time daily figures have crossed the 1,000-mark, accord... Read More


Suspect arrested over multiple house burglaries and thefts in Nawalapitiya

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A suspect who is alleged to have broken into several houses in areas including Rambukpitiya, Kendopitiya, and Weligampola and had stolen gold jewellery and cash has been arrested... Read More


Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates against US Dollar

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar, according to the daily exchange rate notice issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (22). Accordingly... Read More


Two arrested in Negombo drug bust; Hashish, 'Ice', heroin seized

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A raid conducted in the Kattuwa area of the Negombo Police Division, based on intelligence regarding a drug trafficking operation carried out using online money transfers, has le... Read More


Driver missing after tractor plunges into Viyana Canal

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A tractor driver is reportedly missing after the vehicle plunged into the Viyana Canal in the Diyabana area along the Mahiyanganaya-Mapakada Road, within the Mahiyanganaya Police... Read More


Motorcyclist killed in collision with car in Puthukkudiyiruppu

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A 66-year-old motorcyclist has been killed after a car collided with his motorcycle in the Puthukkudiyiruppu Police Division. The accident had occurred yesterday (21), in th... Read More


Heavy traffic at Peliyagoda exit of Katunayake Expressway

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Heavy traffic congestion has been reported at the Peliyagoda exit of the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway (E03), Ada Derana reporter said. The traffic congestion is reported to ... Read More


Dengue cases surge amid delays in preventive action, health officials warn

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Despite early warnings about a potential dengue outbreak, the number of reported dengue cases has increased sharply due to the failure of certain authorities and officials to imp... Read More