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Over 33,000 dengue cases and 19 deaths reported so far in 2026

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A total of 33,572 dengue cases and 19 deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year, according to health authorities. Community Health Specialist Dr. Thushani Dabrera s... Read More


Police reveal more details on fatal Vesak Dansala accident in Meegoda

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Six persons, including three females, were reported dead while several others were injured after a vehicle crashed into a crowd of people near a Vesak Dansala in the Meegoda Junct... Read More


Supreme Court sets aside High Court order in Treasury bond case

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Supreme Court today (01) overturned a ruling by a three-judge bench of the Colombo High Court that had prevented the continuation of charges filed under the Public Property Ac... Read More


New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army assumes duties

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP USP nps psc of the Sri Lanka Artillery assumed duties as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, the second most senior appointment in... Read More


Suspect remanded over taxi driver robbery case

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- An individual arrested in connection with the robbery of a taxi driver who operated through a ride-hailing application after allegedly hiring a vehicle under the guise of a paid t... Read More


Duo arrested over killing of businessman in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The main suspect and another individual have been arrested in connection with the planned shooting death of a businessman in Kalutara. The duo has been apprehended by the Walana ... Read More


Police introduce mandatory six-month firearm inspection for licence holders

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Sri Lanka Police have issued a new directive requiring licence holders of firearm to present their weapons for inspection every six months as part of licence renewal procedures fo... Read More


"Dubai Sudda" arrested over alleged foreign job fraud

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- An individual known as "Dubai Sudda" has been arrested in Kaduwela over allegations of recruiting Sri Lankans for employment in Dubai and Moldova using tourist visas. The arrest ... Read More


No official confirmation on arrest of Shiran Basik, says Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- No official notification has yet been received regarding the reported arrest of alleged major drug trafficker Shiran Basik in Dubai, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala st... Read More


Container transport charges increased by 5%

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Container Transport Owners' Association (CTOA) has announced a 5% increase in container transport charges with effect from today (01). Speaking at a media briefing, Chairman ... Read More