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Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is intensifying a military-backed drive to contain the spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever, a senior official said on Wednesday (Jul 15), as the death toll climbed to 49 since the start of the year.
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Families mourn 26 killed in deadly Sri Lanka prison riot
COLOMBO: Dularika Perera, 38, only found out her cousin was among 26 people killed in the worst Sri Lankan prison riot in years when his photo was sent to her on WhatsApp. The seven prison officials and 19 prisoners died in two days of fighting between two groups of inmates at the prison in the…
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Sri Lanka prison riots in Negombo leave at least 25 dead
The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.
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Sri Lanka prison clashes leave dozens dead
More than two dozen people have died and over 100 injured following a violent dispute between different prison populations in Negombo.
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Sri Lanka prison riot kills 25, wounds more than 100
The wounded were rushed to the Negombo hospital, about 35km north of the capital Colombo, following overnight clashes between inmates from two drug gangs at the area’s main prison, police said.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits record-breaking 11-ball half-century for India A against Sri Lanka A
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India’s one-day international squad.
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Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year
Health officials warned that dengue infections are expected to keep rising for at least two more weeks before the outbreak begins to ease.
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Sri Lanka ex-leader’s son arrested over corruption
COLOMBO: The son of Sri Lanka’s former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested on Wednesday (Jun 17) on corruption charges, the anti-graft commission said, the latest case to target the once all-powerful political clan.Yoshitha Rajapaksa, 38, is accused of tapping state funds for overseas training during his
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West Indies recall fit-again Joseph and Da Silva for Sri Lanka series
June 17 : Fit-again fast bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph have returned to the West Indies test squad for the upcoming two-match home series against Sri Lanka, while Joshua Da Silva has been drafted in to replace wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach.Both Alzarri (back) and Shamar (shoulder) missed the previous t
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Sri Lanka care home owner in custody after overnight fire kills 12
Police said initial witness accounts suggested that the fire originated in a storeroom where dozens of mattresses were stacked.
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