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The National Secretariat for Elders has announced that all unregistered elderly care homes must complete their registration by September 30, 2026.In response to an inquiry by Ada Derana, the Director of the Secretariat, K. Chathura Mihidum, stated that a nationwide survey is currently underway to collect information on unregistered elderly care homes.He urged elderly care home operators who have not yet provided their details to complete the Google Form issued by the Secretariat and submit the required information.He said registration is essential for elderly care homes to benefit from special government programmes that will be introduced in the future.He further…

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has directed the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to make submissions tomorrow (03) regarding a request to release electronic devices seized in connection with the ongoing Krrish transaction investigation.The directive was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama after considering a motion filed on behalf of W.D.N.H. Perera by President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris.Counsel appearing for the petitioner Attorney-at-Law Sanjaya Marambe informed court that FCID officers had conducted a search at his client’s residence under a warrant issued by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court and taken into custody laptops and Apple mobile phones…

Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police in charge of the Eastern Province, Waruna Jayasundara has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement.The statement is being obtained in connection with an investigation into allegations that the senior police officer maintained links with alleged organized crime figure “Kehelbaddara Padme”.The CID is conducting further investigations into the matter.

The number of dengue-related deaths confirmed in Sri Lanka in 2026 has increased to 35, the National Dengue Control Unit has confirmed.Meanwhile, the number of dengue cases reported in the first half of this year has surged past 56,000, following the confirmation of more than 1,000 cases in the past 24 hours.According to the latest update issued by the National Dengue Control Unit, a total of 55,422 dengue cases have been reported so far this year.The Acting Director of the Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara said that 1,025 new dengue cases were reported within the past 24 hours alone,…

The alleged plot to topple the TVK government led by Joseph Vijay in Tamil Nadu has blown into an all-out political slugfest, with the TVK and its allies trading charges with the opposition DMK and AIADMK.Chennai Police on Wednesday arrested three persons based on a complaint by a TVK MLA who alleged he was offered 350 million Indian Rupees by a consultancy firm to back a motion against the Assembly Speaker. One of the three arrested is said to be close to DMK MLA Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok.According to agencies, the plot involved engineering the simultaneous resignation of…

Around 30 people die daily in Sri Lanka due to various accidents, the Ministry of Health has revealed highlighting what officials describe as a largely preventable public health burden.Speaking at a media briefing in Colombo, Consultant Community Physician Dr. Samitha Sirithunga said the country records an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 accident-related deaths annually.He noted that, on average, four people die every three hours as a result of accidents, with daily fatalities reaching approximately 30.Dr. Sirithunga said road accidents account for a significant proportion of these deaths, but stressed that other causes—including falls, drowning, electrocution, and snake bites—are frequently underreported or…

A total of 13 shop owners in the Kilinochchi town area have been fined for allegedly selling cigarettes to underage students attending schools and tuition classes, police said.According to police, intelligence officers attached to the Kilinochchi Division received information that several retail outlets within the city were selling cigarettes to minors.During special inspections and investigations officers identified the suspects, police noted.Based on the findings, cases were filed against the 13 shop owners before the Kilinochchi Magistrate’s Court.During proceedings, 11 of the accused pleaded guilty. The Magistrate ordered each of them to pay a fine of Rs. 20,000.Warrants have been issued…

Water tariffs are unlikely to be revised during the next six months of the year, the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe.Minister Ranasinghe said that the National Water Supply and Drainage Board had not incurred significant additional costs for water purification during the first half of the year, reducing the need for a tariff revision.He added that there is currently no requirement to increase water charges, as operational costs have remained relatively stable.Water tariffs are typically reviewed every six months. However, no revision was implemented during the first half of this year.When asked whether a revision would…

The original three dragon eggs handled by Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen in season 1 of Game of Thrones are currently being auctioned off via Heritage Auctions. This is the first time a production-used set, including the wooden case housing them, will go under the hammer on July 15.And the bid is already rising, with the current price at $21,000. They’re expected to sell for much higher. Individual pre-production prototype eggs have sold in the past between $50,000-$100,000 each, whereas this is a production-used set of three with the chest and unbroken HBO provenance.The eggs debuted in season 1, episode 1, titled “Winter Is Coming.”…

Sri Lanka has once again been classified as an Upper-Middle Income Economy, according to the latest country income classification released by the World Bank.Sri Lanka’s economy suffered a severe contraction following the unprecedented economic crisis in 2022. However, three years after the crisis, the country has recorded a notable recovery, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing by 5% in 2025, the World Bank said.The recovery has been largely attributed to the revival of the manufacturing and industrial sectors, which have played a key role in driving economic growth.“Sri Lanka is a story of recovery. Just three years after a…