Military steps in as dengue cases near 50,000
The country is deploying the military to contain the spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever, as health authorities warned that hospitals are being overwhelmed with more than 1,000 admissions daily
Demanding schedule no hurdle for Armin as he tops preferred event
PETALING JAYA: Mohd Armin Zahryl strengthened his credentials as Malaysia's next sprint hurdles star after storming to victory in the men's 110m hurdles at the Malaysian Open yesterday.
Over 44,000 dengue cases, 28 deaths recorded since January
THE nation is battling the worst outbreak of mosquito- borne dengue fever in years, with more than 44,000 cases and 28 deaths recorded since January, an official said, putting public hospitals under strain.
Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever in years, with more than 44,000 cases and 28 deaths recorded since January, an official said on Friday (June 19), putting public hospitals under strain
Sri Lanka ex-leader's son arrested over corruption (update)
COLOMBO: The son of Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested on Wednesday (Jun 17) on corruption charges, the anti-graft commission said, the latest case to target the once all-powerful political clan.
India's cricket boy-wonder Sooryavanshi loses cool in on-field spat
Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew his fuse in an India A game in Sri Lanka and pushed an opposition player after a heated on-field exchange.
New dengue strain raises infection risk
A new strain of the dengue virus now circulating in the country is increasing the risk of transmission, Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni said, as authorities began a countrywide prevention programme to control mosquito breeding and reduce infections.
Women's cricket showpiece can co-exist with football World Cup, says ICC chief
International Cricket Council chief executive Sanjog Gupta, insists the Women's T20 World Cup can "co-exist" with the football World Cup.
Sri Lanka says spy chief 'directed' Easter bombings
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's public security minister told parliament Wednesday (June 10) the nation's ex-intelligence chief directed the 2019 Easter Sunday attack, in the first official statement linking him directly to the bombings that killed 279 people.
Sri Lanka jails ex-minister in anti-graft drive
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka sentenced a former deputy minister to 16 years in prison for graft on Tuesday (June 9), as it intensifies a corruption crackdown after the toppling of its powerful political clan
