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CPRP alleges torture of transferred Negombo Prison inmates

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners (CPRP) has called for an immediate end to the alleged torture of inmates transferred from Negombo Prison to other correctional fac... Read More


Dengue death toll rises to 42

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has climbed to 42, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said. According to acting Director of the ND... Read More


Bus plunges into stream near Gregory Lake

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- A private bus overturned into the Thalagala Oya near Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya today after the driver reportedly lost control while attempting to park the vehicle. The bus, wh... Read More


Special police protection for 454 persons

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Special police protection is being provided to 454 persons, including former MPs, former IGPs, retired judges, chief incumbent monks of several temples, a Bishop and a former Firs... Read More


Locally made firearm to scare animals out in the market

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- A locally made firearm turned out by a young man in the Wellawaya area to scare giant squirrels, monkeys and macaques causing crop devastation was sold in Badulla town to the publ... Read More


Dengue vaccine has 90% effectiveness against type 2 virus - Expert

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Consultant Paediatrician and Founder Clinical Head of the Centre for Clinical Management of Dengue & Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever in Negombo, Dr. Lakkumar Fernando, said an internati... Read More


Health Ministry warns nursing officers of transfer scams

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Health and Mass Media Ministry has warned nursing officers against a suspected racket involving the collection of personal information and money from officers seeking annual t... Read More


Employment barriers continue to limit workforce participation of persons with disabilities, says ChildFund

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Sri Lanka is losing productivity, talent and economic potential by failing to better integrate persons with disabilities into the workforce, ChildFund Sri Lanka warns. While nearl... Read More


Ad hoc rice imports blamed for growing paddy marketing crisis

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The flooding of the domestic market with imported rice ahead of the harvesting season has triggered the current crisis in the paddy marketing sector, according to analysts. As mu... Read More


Remains of prison officers killed in clash brought to Welikada

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The remains of the prison officers who lost their lives in the violent clash at the Negombo Prison were brought to the Welikada Prison premises in a motorcade this morning (08). ... Read More