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Body of remaining missing fisherman found after boat capsizes off Tangalle

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The body of the second fisherman who went missing after a multi-day fishing vessel capsized off the coast of Paravi Wella in Tangalle has been recovered. He has been identified a... Read More


Three including 3-year-old killed in separate road accidents

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Three people, including a three-year-old child, have died in separate road accidents reported across various parts of the country, police stated. The accidents were reported yest... Read More


Special interest scheme for FDs of senior citizens from today

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Special Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens, which grants 3% higher interest for 12-month fixed deposits will be in effect from today (01), the Ministry of Finance has announc... Read More


Royal train in Britain to be retired as King Charles seeks to modernise monarchy

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Royal Train is being scrapped leaving the Royal Family in Britain without a dedicated set of railway carriages for the first time since the mid-nineteenth century. It is bein... Read More


Moratorium on Parate Law execution ends

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The government intends to hold discussions with relevant parties to resolve the issues surrounding the reimplementation of the Parate law, Deputy Minister of Economic Development ... Read More


Over 22,000 premises inspected on day 2 of Mosquito Control Week

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Ministry of Health states that a total of 22,294 premises were inspected today (July 1) as part of a special inspection campaign conducted under the National Mosquito Control ... Read More


Decision on bus fare revision within two days: NTC

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- A decision regarding the revision of bus fares, in line with yesterday's fuel price adjustment, will be made within the next two days, the National Transport Commission (NTC) has ... Read More


LIOC and Sinopec also increase fuel prices

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Lanka IOC (LIOC) and Sinopec Energy Lanka have also increased fuel prices following the decision by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to revise fuel price revision, effective... Read More


SLBFE announces scholarships for children of Sri Lankan migrant workers

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has invited applications for scholarships for the school-aged children of Sri Lankan migrant workers who are registered with the... Read More


Youth killed in shooting in Kahawatta

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- A youth has been killed while another individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in Yainna, Kahawatta, last night (30), police stated. The injured person h... Read More