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Dengue cases surpass 13,000 in 12 days

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A total of 13,293 dengue patients were reported within just the first 12 days of the month July. The National Dengue Control Unit noted that with this figure, the cumulative cou... Read More


Youth nabbed with revolver-like firearm

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A youth in possession of a firearm resembling a revolver-type weapon was arrested in the Railway Avenue area in Maharagama, the Western Province South Crime Investigation Divisio... Read More


Investor interest spikes for Mattala airport development

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Investor appetite for the development of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) showed a marked improvement, with over 45 participants recorded at the pre-proposal me... Read More


Worker remittances drop by 21.8% in June

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Sri Lanka's inward workers remittances dropped by roughly 21.8% in June, recording $695 million in inward remittances for the month, down from the $847 million posted in May, Cen... Read More


Date for 2027 Budget speech announced

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2027 (Budget Speech) will be presented in Parliament on 12 November 2026, the Ministry of Finance stated. The publicati... Read More


Kandalama villagers complain of wild elephant threats

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Residents of Dambulla, Kandalama, said that they face severe difficulties due to wild elephant threats. Attacks by wild elephants have caused damage to two houses in the area ye... Read More


New performance-based method to evaluate health professionals

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The Ministry of Health focused attention on developing a performance-based system to evaluate health professionals. Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that a ... Read More


Monthly rent allowance for Dhitwah victims extended by 9 months

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The Ministry of Finance announced today that the Cabinet of Ministers decided to extend the monthly housing rent allowance by another three months for residents who are living in... Read More


Ambalangoda PS member arrested with weapon re-remanded

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The Balapitiya Magistrate's Court today ordered Samagi Jana Balawegaya Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha Councillor Amitha Chathuranga Samaranayake, who was arrested in possession of ... Read More


World Bank confirms Sri Lanka tops regional growth, says Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The World Bank issued a certification stating that Sri Lanka is the fastest developing country in South Asia, Deputy Minister T. B. Sarath said. The deputy minister mentioned th... Read More