About 5,000 police officers, including intelligence personnel, have been deployed in Colombo to secure the India-Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup clash and ensure safe conduct of the high-profile match. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118460
HIV infections in Sri Lanka are rising, contrasting with the global decline, as reported by the National STD/AIDS Control Programme. Currently, 5,700 individuals are living with HIV in the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115213
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment plans to train 5,000 Sri Lankans in Japanese language skills by 2026 to enhance their employment opportunities in Japan, according to Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=114926