Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Western Province

May 13, 2026

Dengue cases in Sri lanka rises amid monsoon risk

Sri Lanka has recorded 27,754 dengue cases and 14 deaths so far this year, with infections reported from all 25 districts, health officials said on Wednesday.

Dengue Mosquito
February 9, 2026

Afghanistan arrests 1,755 people over illegal attempts to enter Iran

The command said the arrests were carried out during coordinated operations by intelligence and border units.

Illegal border crossing in Afghanistan
October 30, 2024
Sri Lanka
June 24, 2024

One dead, 37 injured in stampede at political rally

The campaign started Saturday in Rwanda ahead of the July 15 presidential and legislative elections, with about 9.5 million Rwandans eligible to vote.

Political rally in Rwanda
February 21, 2024

WHO experts to arrive in Sri Lanka to eliminate leprosy

Over 1,550 instances of leprosy were reported in 2023, and out of those, 173 were among schoolchildren.

Anti-Leprosy Campaign (ALC)