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All public transport vehicles, including buses, to undergo inspections
The National Council for Road Safety has announced plans to conduct vehicle inspections for all vehicles, including buses operating in the public transport sector. Its chairman Manjula Kularatne said the inspection programme is expected to…
Sri Lanka’s dengue cases surpass 73,000 as death toll rises to 50
The National Dengue Control Unit has reported that the number of dengue cases recorded in Sri Lanka during the year so far has exceeded 73,000.
Accordingly, the unit stated that, as of yesterday (16), the total number of dengue cases…
Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne found dead in apparent suicide
It has been reported that former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne has been found dead and is suspected to have committed suicide. According to sources, he had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his residence in…
180 wild elephant deaths reported in seven months; 75 linked to human activities
A total of 75 wild elephants have been killed as a result of direct human activities during the first seven months of the year, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.
The Department said 30 elephants were shot…
Court defers hearing on Suresh Sallay’s petition challenging detention until Friday
The Court of Appeal today (14) adjourned until July 17 the hearing of a petition filed by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act…
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…