City of bees on Sri Lanka’s west coast
A riot at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka has left at least several dead and more than 100 wounded as clashes between rival prisoner groups continue into Monday. Authorities have launched an investigation and deployed military support.
Dengue outbreaks have intensified, with cases rising across Yemen, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka and other regions. Health authorities attribute it to monsoon rains and climate shifts; drones and police inspections are deployed to curb breeding sites. Official counts show thousands of suspected cases and dozens of deaths.
A 12-day Sri Lanka group tour, chronicled by a solo traveler, shows how organised trips now attract millennials while highlighting social dynamics, logistical hiccups, and evolving bonds with local guides. The narrative follows the writer’s shift from solo exploration to extended travel after meeting a guide, amid a backdrop of scenic sites and practical challenges.