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Paddy Marketing Board to commence paddy purchasing from Monday
The Chairman of the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB), Manjula Pinnalanda, has stated that the PMB plans to commence paddy purchasing from next Monday (13).
Speaking at a press conference held today at the Department of Government Information,…
Dengue cases in Western Province nears 35,000
The National Dengue Control Unit has stated that the number of dengue cases reported from the Western Province is approaching the 35,000-mark, as it remains the worst impacted province.
The total number of dengue cases reported across…
Pathahewaheta PS Chairman arrested over bribery conviction
The Chairman of the Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha, who had been evading arrest after being convicted of bribery charges and sentenced to imprisonment by court, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
Moratuwa Uni. all faculties to close for two weeks over dengue risk
All faculties of the University of Moratuwa will be closed for a period of two weeks due to the risk of dengue fever spreading, the Vice Chancellor announced.
The university administration has taken steps to suspend on-campus activities…
Indictments served against Shasheendra Rajapaksa and two others
Indictments were served before the Colombo High Court against three defendants, including former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, over alleged corruption-related offences.
The indictments, filed by the Commission to Investigate…
Negombo Prison clash death toll rises to 27 as another inmate succumbs
Another prison inmate injured in the recent clash at Negombo Prison has succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Negombo Hospital, Police said.
Accordingly, the death toll from the prison violence has risen to 27.…
Death toll climbs to 19 in violent clashes at Negombo Prison
UPDATE- The death toll from the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison this morning has further risen to nineteen, according to police.
Among the identified bodies, four are of prison officers and four are of inmates, according to hospital…
National programme to conserve 1,000 archaeological sites begins tomorrow
All arrangements have been finalized to launch the national programme to conserve 1,000 archaeological sites across Sri Lanka, alongside the commencement of Archaeology Week, which begins tomorrow (07).
Speaking on the initiative, Deputy…
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka crosses 61,000 with over 2,600 new patients in 24 hours
The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says the total number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has increased to 61,060.According to the NDCU, 2,604 new dengue cases have been reported during the past 24 hours.
The…
Commissioner General of Prisons appoints team to probe Negombo Prison clash
The Commissioner General of Prisons has appointed a special investigation team to inquire into the clash that broke out within the Negombo Prison yesterday (05), according to the Prisons Spokesperson.
Two individuals died and around 35…