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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


Police impose traffic restrictions in several areas in Yatiyanthota

Srilanka, July 10 -- Police have announced temporary traffic restrictions in Yatiyanthota due to the annual Esala Maha Perahera of the Kabulumulla Rajamaha Paththini Devalaya. According to the Po... Read More


Dengue risk in Western Province to rise in next two weeks, experts warn

Srilanka, July 10 -- The mosquito larval density in the Western Province has increased significantly, making the next two weeks a critical period in terms of dengue transmission, a member of the Exper... Read More


Prison officers killed in Negombo Prison riots posthumously promoted

Srilanka, July 10 -- The Department of Prisons has posthumously promoted the eight prison officers who lost their lives in the recent riots at the Negombo Prison. The tragic incident resulted in t... Read More


SLTB launches special bus services for Kataragama festival

Srilanka, July 10 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has launched special bus services to Kataragama to facilitate devotees travelling for the annual festival of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devala... Read More