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Dengue cases increase as death toll hits 45

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The National Dengue Control Unit reports 9,654 dengue cases recorded within the first eight days of this month. The death toll due to the dengue outbreak rose to 45. Additionall... और पढ़ें


Colombo University shifts to online lectures

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The University of Colombo decided to conduct all academic activities online from tomorrow until July 15, considering the status of the spread of dengue. Student hostels remain op... और पढ़ें


Over 1,700kg dhal unfit for consumption destroyed

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Hatton Magistrate Peter Paul ordered Public Health Inspectors today (09) to destroy a stock of 1,740 kilogrammes of yellow dhal, which was found to be infested with weevils and un... और पढ़ें


Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill passed

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The second reading of the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, including Section 14, passed in parliament today (09). The bill received 154 votes in favour, whilst on... और पढ़ें


Arson attack on Thambili Lahiru's house under investigation

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- An unidentified group set fire to the house of 'Thambili Lahiru', identified as an organised criminal, in the Kudagala Ara, Julampitiya in Middeniya, last night (08). Middeniya P... और पढ़ें


Yasara Abeynayake appears in court to testify in Yoshitha's case

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Yasara Abeynayake provided evidence before the Colombo High Court today (09) regarding the case filed against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, under t... और पढ़ें


Gotabaya's writ application deferred until July 23

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Further consideration of the writ application filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was deferred until July 23 by the Court of Appeal today (09). The writ application was... और पढ़ें


Bulathsinhala police OIC further remanded

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The OIC of the Bulathsinhala police station appeared before the Matugama Magistrate's Court and was ordered to be held in remand prison until 15 July. This follows an ongoing inv... और पढ़ें


Negombo prison new unrest leads to transfer of female inmates

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- A minor disturbance occurred yesterday at the Negombo prison, which police officials confirmed they brought under control following previous clashes between two groups of inmates ... और पढ़ें


Old Bogambara prison repurposed as detention facility

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara issued a gazette notification yesterday (08) to designate the old Bogambara prison as a detention facility once a... और पढ़ें