(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The National Dengue Control Unit says that there is an increase in the number of dengue patients with the active South West monsoon rains. As there are many places where rain water can accumulate, the risk of mosquito breeding has increased, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.
"Special Dengue eradication campaign in 8 districts today and tomorrow"Category: LOCAL
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport has arrested an Indian national attempting to smuggle in stock of gold biscuits and jewellery valued over Rs 19 million.
"Sri Lanka Customs arrests Indian national at Colombo airport with Rs. 19 million worth gold"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka, battling to eradicate its growing narcotics problem and curb the organized crime associated with drug trade, has decided to reinstate the death penalty for drug dealers.
"Sri Lanka to implement death penalty on drug dealers"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena has extended the Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake’s term of Office by one year with effect from 19 August.
"Army Commander’s tenure extended"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The revised fuel prices that were increased following the approval of the fuel pricing formula comes into effect today (11).
"Revised fuel prices in effect from today"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Presidents Council Hemantha Warnakulasuriya passed away at the age-of-74. He was receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo at the time of his demise.
"Presidents Council Hemantha Warnakulasuriya passes away"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The 7 fishermen and their boat which was reported missing were found at the Maldivian border today.
"Seven missing fishermen and boat found at Maldivian borders"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –A police officer who had visited a temple in the Gallanda area to investigate a complaint had been allegedly murdered.
"Monk kills a police officer in Ratnapura"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption have arrested an Inspector of Police, attached to kalkudah Police for accepting a bribe of Rs. 300,000 from a businessman.
"Police Inspector arrested for accepting a bribe"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Prime Minister of Thailand, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha will arrive in the island on 12th July on a two-day official visit.
"Thai PM will visit Lanka on 12 and 13 July"