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Nationwide dengue prevention week begins

Sri Lanka, June 15 -- A nationwide dengue prevention week commenced today, covering the entire island. The programme runs until the 20th of this month. Dengue cases are currently rising rapidly, with... Read More


American singer Oliver Tree Dies in Brazil Helicopter Crash

Sri Lanka, June 15 -- American singer and comedian Oliver Tree has died after two helicopters collided midair over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, June 14. He was 32. As reported by AP News, the h... Read More


Access to legal counsel denied for Sallay

Sri Lanka, June 15 -- The Criminal Investigation Department took steps to refuse access to legal counsel to retired Major General Tuan Suresh Sallay, who is currently receiving treatment at the Colomb... Read More


Unidentified body washes ashore

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Police stations in Pamunugama and Mawathagama have launched extensive investigations into two separate deaths reported from different parts of the country. An unidentified body ... Read More


Over 40,000 cannabis plants seized in major Army-STF raids

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Unit, security forces conducted two large-scale raids in the Thanamalwila and Hambegamuwa areas, during which tw... Read More


Upcountry railway line repairs continue following Ditwah damage

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Repairs remain underway on the Upcountry railway line, which sustained severe damage due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena states t... Read More


CEB employee drowned after being swept away by sea wave

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- An employee of the Ceylon Electricity Board died this afternoon after being swept away by a wave while bathing in the sea behind a tourist hotel in the Aluthgama police area. Th... Read More


Public sector still plagued by theft - Lal Kantha

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The public sector still suffers from theft, which causes the government to receive public criticism, Minister K. D. Lal Kantha notes. The minister states that the country faces ... Read More


Government provides no notification regarding National Poson Festival

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The government provided no notification so far regarding the holding of the National Poson Festival, Chief Incumbent of Mihintale temple Venerable Walahagunawewa Dhammaratana The... Read More


Dengue virus shows different nature than previous instances

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The dengue virus currently spreading in the country shows a somewhat different nature than previous instances, Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni said. The deputy minister ... Read More