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Debate grows over dengue outbreak in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A growing public debate has emerged over the recent surge in dengue cases in Sri Lanka, amid conflicting views on whether a new viral strain is responsible for the outbreak. Seve... Read More


Police open fire to quell clash at Negombo Prison

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Police opened fire to bring a tense situation under control at the Negombo Prison today after clashes broke out between inmates and prison officers, leaving several officers injur... Read More


UPDATE - Death toll rises to 25, over 100 injured

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- 1.06 p.m - The death toll from the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison has risen to 25. Nearly 100 individuals have reportedly sustained injuries in the clash. 12.46 pm - Death toll... Read More


Sri Lanka unveils 2026-2030 strategy to combat human trafficking

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Sri Lanka's National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force has outlined a new five-year strategy to combat human trafficking, highlighting the growing threat posed by technology-enabl... Read More


Death toll climbs to 25 in deadly Negombo Prison violence

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The death toll from the violent unrest that erupted at Negombo Prison on Sunday (06) has risen to 25, according to police. Authorities said nearly 100 people have also been injur... Read More


Hirunika's appeal against abduction conviction to be heard on August 6

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- An appeal filed by former parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra challenging her conviction and three-year prison sentence over a 2015 abduction case, has been fixed for argument b... Read More


Inmates to be transferred following deadly Negombo Prison riot

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Authorities have begun arrangements to transfer a group of inmates from Negombo Prison to other prisons across the country following the deadly unrest at the facility. Prison Med... Read More


Girl visited her lover, gang raped by lover and his friends.

SriLanka, July 5 -- A young woman on a visit to meet her lover in Wilgamuwa town in Matale District had been gang raped by the lover and three of this friends at a house belonging to one of them. She ... Read More


Morocco reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-finals after ending Canada's historic run

SriLanka, July 5 -- Morocco booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals with a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada on Saturday, ending the hosts' historic run and becoming the... Read More


2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time

SriLanka, July 5 -- The FIFA World Cup is one of those rare events that truly captures the imagination of football fans in Sri Lanka. Whether it is gathering with friends at midnight, watching matches... Read More