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Negombo Prison Clash Death Toll Rises to 31 After Two More Prison Officers Die
The death toll from the Negombo Prison violence has increased to 31 after two more prison officers died while receiving treatment, police said.
Sri Lanka Reports Over 13,000 Dengue Cases in First 12 Days of July
Sri Lanka has reported 68,672 dengue cases this year, including more than 13,000 infections during the first 12 days of July.
Sri Lanka's Dengue Cases Top 68,000 as Death Toll Rises to 47
Sri Lanka has recorded 68,071 dengue cases and 47 related deaths this year, with the Western Province continuing to report the highest number of infections.
CID Launches Investigation into Negombo Prison Violence as Fallen Officers Receive Posthumous Promotions
The CID has launched a formal investigation into the Negombo Prison violence as eight prison officers who died during the incident receive posthumous promotions.
Health Experts Warn Next Two Weeks Critical as Dengue Risk Intensifies in Sri Lanka
Health experts warn the next two weeks could be critical as Sri Lanka records a sharp rise in dengue cases, placing hospitals under increasing pressure.
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.
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