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Schools, universities in dengue hotspots should close for two weeks: Doctors' union

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Education and Higher Education Ministry, together with the Health Ministry, should immediately close all government, semi-government and private schools, universities and voc... Read More


Court to consider intervention pleas in Suresh Sallay's writ case on July 17

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Court of Appeal today fixed July 17 to consider several intervention petitions filed by individuals and organisations, including prominent Buddhist monks, seeking permission ... Read More


CMC to offer free rabies vaccinations and pet services

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) will participate in Pet Expo 2026 with a special stall offering free rabies vaccinations, pet registration services and awareness programmes o... Read More


BASL urges President to fill eight vacancies in Superior Courts without delay

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to take immediate steps to fill the longstanding vacancies in the Supreme Court and the Court... Read More


Turn Galle Mahamodara Hospital into disease centre, not prison: Doctor

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Chairman of the Medical and Civil Rights Doctors' Trade Union Alliance, Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, has urged the government to reconsider its decision to convert the Galle Mahamoda... Read More


Missing repeater firearm recovered at Negombo Prison

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The repeater firearm that went missing following the recent clash at Negombo Prison has been recovered, the Department of Prisons said. The department said the firearm was found... Read More


5,000 kidney patients stuck in surgery queue

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- More than 5,000 patients are currently awaiting kidney stone removal surgeries in Sri Lanka due to the high demand for treatment and limitations in healthcare facilities, health ... Read More


US$2.5 Mn loan repayment loss a definite cybercrime and theft: COPF chief

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman Harsha de Silva told Parliament today that the loss of US$2.5 million during the repayment of a loan to Export Finance Ltd., Australia... Read More


Intermittent rain, dense fog disrupt traffic in Central Hills

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Intermittent rain and dense fog have affected the western slopes of the Central Hills, disrupting traffic and reducing visibility on several main roads, police said. The Nuwara ... Read More


Veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke passes away

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke has passed away at the age of 68. She passed away in the early hours of Friday (July 10) while receiving treatment for an illnes... Read More