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Sri Lanka has reported 48,287 dengue cases so far this year, with 757 new infections recorded within the past 24 hours, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).
The NDCU also confirmed that the dengue-related death toll has risen to 29.
In response to the increasing number of cases, the National Dengue Control Unit has launched.
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Anuradhapura Special High Court Sentences Man to 32 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Child Rape
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An Anuradhapura Special High Court judge has sentenced a man to 32 years of rigorous imprisonment following his conviction for the rape of a 15-year-old girl.
Alongside the prison sentence, the court ordered the offender to pay Rs. 500,000 in compensation to the victim, as well as an additional fine of Rs. 70,000.
The verdict concludes a trial that was initiated after the Attorney General filed indictments against the accused. The charges stem from an incident that took place in July 2016 in the Thambuttegama area.
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China’s defence ministry announced on Saturday that one of the country’s most senior military leaders is under investigation, marking the highest-profile crackdown on the armed forces in recent years as Beijing continues to modernise its military and project power abroad.
Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and a close ally of President Xi Jinping, is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. The ministry also confirmed that Liu.
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to construct a new indoor stadium in Jaffna to strengthen indoor sports and improve sports infrastructure in the Northern Province.
The project, submitted by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, carries an estimated cost of Rs. 170 million.
The facility aims to support the growth of sports such as table tennis, tennis, badminton, netball, and chess, with a special focus on schools and local sports clubs.
Officials say the initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalize sporting and recreational facilities in the region and provide better opportunities for youth engagement.