Sri Lanka is grappling with a major dengue outbreak that is placing unprecedented pressure on the country’s public health system. As of June 22, health authorities have recorded 47,530 dengue cases and 29 deaths linked to the mosquito-borne disease, prompting concerns about the ability of healthcare facilities to cope with the growing number of patients....
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Sri Lankan Minister Claims New Evidence Ties Former Intelligence Chief to 2019 Easter Attacks
Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has said new evidence may link former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General Suresh Sallay to the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. Speaking in Parliament, Wijepala said investigators have found information that suggests possible connections between Sallay and people linked to the attacks. He added that authorities are...
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Nursing Home Fire Kills 12 in Sri Lanka, Investigation Underway
A fire at a nursing home in western Sri Lanka has killed 12 elderly residents and injured eight others. The incident happened late Wednesday night in Anguruwatota, a town in the Kalutara District. Firefighters, police officers, and local residents rushed to the scene after the fire broke out. Rescue teams managed to save 51 people...