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Dengue cases rise again following recent rainfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A resurgence in the spread of dengue occurred with the rains, the Government Medical Officers' Association stated. The National Dengue Control Unit mentioned that 28 high-risk M... Read More


Saliya Pieris calls for stronger safeguards after Homagama custodial death

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The custodial death in Homagama has once again raised serious concerns about the exercise of power by law enforcement authorities and the need for effective safeguards to protect... Read More


Flood-hit O/L students in Sabaragamuwa to get alternative exam date

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Students who are unable to participate in the GCE Ordinary Level aesthetic subjects practical examinations due to the prevailing flood situation in the Sabaragamuwa province will... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa appears in court over Airbus case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission and remanded in connection with an investigation into the Airbus transaction, was brought to cour... Read More


Cyclone Arnab intensifies into a very severe cyclonic storm

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab', which was located over the West-Central Bay of Bengal, further intensified into a 'Very Severe Cyclonic Storm', according to the Early Warning Cent... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa's bail hearing set for tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Colombo chief magistrate's court has scheduled a hearing for tomorrow (28) to consider a bail application filed on behalf of MP Namal Rajapaksa, who remains in remand custody... Read More


Inland revenue collections rise 24% to Rs. 2,227 billion

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka's income tax revenue increased 24 percent compared with the same period last year, reaching 2,227 billion rupees as of October 25, inland revenue department commissione... Read More


Colombo to host first BIMSTEC health ministers' meeting on November 10 and 11

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The first meeting of BIMSTEC health ministers and the meeting of senior officials on health are scheduled to be held in Colombo on November 10 and 11. Cabinet approval to host t... Read More


Brazil's Lula seeks stronger ties with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva posted a reply on 'X' social media expressing gratitude for the congratulatory message sent by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on... Read More


Open warrant issued to arrest former minister Basil Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Matara Magistrate's Court today issued an open warrant for the immediate arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa regarding a money laundering case related to land fraud in ... Read More