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45 dengue high risk zones identified

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2 years ago

November 20, 2023

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45 MOH zones have been identified as dengue high risk zones so far, says Dr. Nimalka Pannilahetti of the National Dengue Control Unit.

Among these there are 10 zones in Colombo District, eight from Gampaha District, three from Kalutara District, 11 from Kandy District, two from Matale District, two from Galle District, one from Batticaloa District, one from Kurunegala District, four from Puttalam District and three from the Kegalle District.

Meanwhile, the highest number of infected people are reported from the Western Province and the number is 34,645 (47.5%).

In November alone, 4,347 infected people have been reported. So far 15,464 infected people have been reported from Colombo District, 14,596 from Gampaha District, 4585 from Kalutara District, 7,068 from Kandy District, 3,371 from Puttalam District, 3,065 from Kegalle district, 2,933 from Ratnapura district. 2,797 from Kurunegala district.

She said that in order to reduce the spread of dengue during the rainy season, the public is requested to take steps to keep the environment clean and prevent collection of rainwater to curb breeding of mosquitoes.

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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5 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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5 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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5 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.