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Dengue cases soar to over 11,000 in ten days

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- The number of dengue patients recorded within the first 10 days of this month grew to 11,764. Amidst the current situation, the number of high-risk dengue zones across the islan... Read More


Pakistan rejects claims of Sri Lanka rejecting JF-17s offer

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Reports claiming that the Sri Lanka Air Force has rejected a proposal from Pakistan to supply JF-17C Block 3 fighter jets have been dismissed as false by the Pakistan High Commis... Read More


Strong wind warning issued for Sri Lankan seas

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- The Department of Meteorology issued a warning regarding strong winds. Accordingly, wind speeds in the sea areas off the coast extending from Matara via Hambantota to Potuvil, an... Read More


Dengue mosquito control campaign in 60 high-risk zones

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- A special mosquito control programme covering 60 dengue high-risk zones in 11 districts will commence tomorrow, the National Dengue Control Unit stated. The initiative operates ... Read More


2027 Budget to Parliament on November 12

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- The Ministry of Finance stated that the second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the upcoming year 2027, or the budget speech, will take place on 12 November. The publicatio... Read More


Woman dies after wild elephant attack

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- A woman died after sustaining critical injuries in a wild elephant attack in Kiwulawadiya, Laggala, yesterday afternoon (11), according to Laggala Police. The deceased is a 45-y... Read More


SLC wastes Rs. 680 mn to file lawsuits

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- The Sri Lanka Cricket has spent Rs. 680 million solely as legal fees over the past three years, media reported over the weekend. The media reports opined that millions of rupees... Read More


34 midshipmen commissioned

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Thirty-four midshipmen from the 39th intake of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and 25 midshipmen from the 66th cadet intake of the Naval and Maritime Academy in Tr... Read More


Registration fees for companies, societies increased

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Registration fees for companies and societies are increased, the Government announced. Accordingly, the fee to register a private company was raised from Rs. 4,600 to Rs. 5,200,... Read More


Three suspects with illegal liquor arrested in raids

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Three suspects were arrested with a stock of illegal liquor during three raids conducted in multiple areas of the country, Police stated. A team of officers from the Walana Cent... Read More