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Western Province Dengue Cases Near 35,000 as National Death Toll Reaches 46
Sri Lanka has reported 66,064 dengue cases and 46 deaths so far this year, with the Western Province remaining the country’s worst-affected region.
Post-mortem Reports Reveal Prison Officers Were Fatally Assaulted During Negombo Prison Violence
Post-mortem examinations into the Negombo Prison violence have found that several prison officers died from severe assault-related head injuries, while investigations continue.
Sri Lankan Parliament Approves Second Reading of Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Bill
Parliament has passed the Second Reading of the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill with a special majority, paving the way for the third reading.
Sri Lanka Reports 45 Dengue Deaths as Infections Exceed 65,000
Sri Lanka has reported 65,034 dengue cases and 45 related deaths so far this year, with Gampaha and Colombo recording the highest number of infections.
Negombo Prison Death Toll Rises to 28 After Another Prison Officer Dies
The death toll from the Negombo Prison violence has risen to 28 after another injured prison officer died while receiving treatment.
Sri Lanka’s Dengue Death Toll Rises to 42 as Cases Surpass 63,000
Sri Lanka has reported 63,835 dengue cases and 42 deaths so far this year, with health authorities continuing islandwide prevention programmes.
Negombo Prison Death Toll Increases to 27 After Another Injured Inmate Dies
The death toll from the Negombo Prison violence has risen to 27 after another injured inmate succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment.
Russian Missile and Drone Strike on Kyiv Kills at Least 12
At least 12 people were killed and around 60 injured after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Negombo Prison Death Toll Rises to 26 Following Deadly Inmate Clashes
The death toll from the Negombo Prison clashes has risen to 26, including seven prison officers and 19 inmates, while dozens remain hospitalized.
Scientists Discover Promising ‘Super-Earth’ That Could Support Life
Scientists have discovered GJ 3378b, a nearby Super-Earth located 25 light-years away that orbits within its star's habitable zone, making it a promising target in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Negombo Prison Clash Leaves Two Dead, 35 Inmates Hospitalized
Two inmates have died and 35 others were hospitalized after a clash between two groups of inmates at Negombo Prison.
Sri Lanka Army Launches Islandwide Dengue Prevention Drive
The Sri Lanka Army has deployed more than 2,000 personnel for an islandwide dengue prevention and awareness campaign covering high-risk areas across the country.
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