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Italian top seed Jannik Sinner resisted an all-out onslaught by an inspired Alexander Zverev to retain his Wimbledon crown in a thunderous final and claim a fifth Grand Slam title on Sunday.Zverev, in his first Wimbledon final hot on the heels of winning ​the French Open, threatened an upset after taking an intense opening set, but eventually ran out of firepower as Sinner found another gear to win 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 ‌6-4.The destiny of the title was still on a knife edge nearly three hours into an absorbing contest but second seed Zverev’s resistance finally cracked after a nasty tumble…

Academic activities at the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo resumed today (13) after being temporarily closed due to the spread of dengue.The university had been shut for nearly two weeks from July 2 as a precautionary measure in response to the rising number of dengue and viral fever cases.Commenting on the reopening, Registrar Dr. Chani Imbulgoda urged students to take responsibility for maintaining a clean campus environment.”We had to temporarily suspend academic activities due to the ongoing dengue outbreak. This is your university, and with the government’s support, we have restored the campus to a clean…

The Minister made these remarks while addressing the media following his participation in the opening ceremony of the newly established kidney stone treatment unit at Mirigama Hospital yesterday (12).During the media briefing, Minister Jayatissa stated that requests had been submitted by several professional groups seeking an extension of the retirement age. He noted that the government would carefully review these appeals before making a final decision.Elaborating on the matter, Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that requests had been received from various professional groups, including members of the judiciary such as officials serving in the Court of Appeal,…

The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka continues to rise, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.As of yesterday (12), the total number of dengue cases reported this year had reached 68,672.The Unit stated that 68,071 cases had been reported as of July 11, with the total increasing by 601 cases within a day.The Western Province has recorded the highest number of infections, with 36,118 cases reported so far.Within the province, the Gampaha District has reported the highest number of cases at 14,112, followed by the Colombo District with 13,791 cases.Meanwhile, 13,293 dengue cases have been reported during…

Oil prices jumped on Monday as Iran expanded strikes on Gulf states following attacks by ​the United States, threatening energy shipments via the Strait of Hormuz.Brent ‌crude futures climbed $2.34, or 3.08%, to $78.35 by 2311 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.21, or 3.09%, to $73.62 a barrel.Over the weekend, Tehran extended strikes on Qatar ​and the United Arab Emirates while the U.S. launched further strikes ​on Iran, the latest in a cycle of attacks and ⁠counter-attacks over shipping through the strait.U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday ​that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic,…

The Department of Prisons has posthumously promoted the eight prison officers who lost their lives in the recent riots at the Negombo Prison.The tragic incident resulted in the deaths of eight prison officers and 21 inmates.Investigations into the incident have been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which has commenced recording statements from injured prison officers and inmates receiving treatment at the Negombo Hospital and the Colombo National Hospital.So far, statements have been recorded from 29 officers and inmates receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital.Police stated that all the inmates who provided statements had been assaulted by…

The mosquito larval density in the Western Province has increased significantly, making the next two weeks a critical period in terms of dengue transmission, a member of the Expert Committee on Dengue Management, Specialist Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama, has warned.Speaking during the Derana BIG FOCUS programme, Dr. Wijewickrama said the current dengue outbreak could become more severe than the situation experienced in 2017, based on the rapid spread of the disease.He further noted that hospitals in the Western Province have exceeded their capacity due to the sharp increase in dengue patients, with some hospitals forced to accommodate two or three patients…

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has launched special bus services to Kataragama to facilitate devotees travelling for the annual festival of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya.The special bus service will operate from Colombo to Kataragama, as well as from the Eastern Province and the upcountry regions to Kataragama.Passengers can reserve seats through the official SLTB website. In addition, two ticket reservation counters have been set up at the Kataragama Bus Stand for the convenience of travellers.The special service is intended for devotees arriving in Kataragama on the traditional “Pada Yatra” pilgrimage from the Eastern and upcountry regions, as well…

The Government has planned to expand the market for rice by encouraging its use in a wide range of value-added rice-based products rather than limiting it solely to consumption as a staple food, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.The President made these remarks while addressing the inauguration of a new water supply project in Thambuttegama, today (10).President Dissanayake said that a Gazette notification had previously prohibited the use of rice for the production of rice-based products due to the country’s low paddy production and the need to safeguard supplies for domestic consumption. However, he said the current Government had revoked the…

A clash has reportedly broken out involving around five inmates at the Magazine Prison this afternoon (10).Two inmates had sustained injuries in the incident and were admitted to the National Hospital for treatment.The cause of the clash has not yet been determined, and an investigation into the incident has been launched.