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Sri Lanka reports 13,292 dengue cases in first 12 days of July
The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka continues to rise, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.
As of yesterday (12), the total number of dengue cases reported this year had reached 68,672.
The Unit stated that…
Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan hold first political consultations to strengthen bilateral cooperation
The inaugural round of Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marking a significant milestone in the longstanding and…
Case against Wimal Weerawansa over protest near UN office postponed
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the further hearing of the case filed against six suspects, including former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over allegations of causing a public disturbance by staging a protest and obstructing…
Govt launches inclusive pre-school programme for children with special needs
The government has launched a special initiative to provide opportunities for children with special needs, including those with autism and other neurological disorders, to learn alongside children in mainstream pre-schools.
Minister of…
Pillayan further remanded over 2008 Batticaloa murder cases
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias “Pillayan,” has been further remanded.
The Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court today (13) ordered Pillayan be remanded until July 24 in connection with cases filed over a series of…
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Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…