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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


Peradeniya-Pilimatalawa train runs again after Ditwah

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- A train operated for the first time today (11) from the Peradeniya Junction railway station to Pilimatalawa after the Ditwah cyclonic storm. The train consisted of a locomotive ... Read More


Fire brigade hotline crash: use 117

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The emergency call number of the Fire Service Department is temporarily disconnected, the department informs. The Fire Service Department accordingly informs to call the number ... Read More


Aircraft struck by bird lands in Katunayake

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- An A330 passenger aircraft that departed this morning from the Katunayake International Airport for Istanbul, and was later struck by a bird, has now safely returned to Katunayak... Read More


Bird strike forces aircraft to land in Katunayake

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- An A330 passenger aircraft that departed from the Katunayake International Airport for Istanbul, Turkey was struck by a bird. The Civil Aviation Authority mentioned that the air... Read More