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"Countries like ours deserve a seat at the table where AI rules are written" - Dy Minister

Srilanka, July 20 -- At the diplomatic-level forum held alongside the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eran... Read More


New Navy Commander meets Presidential Secretary

Srilanka, July 20 -- Newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has met with Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat th... Read More


SC dismisses fundamental rights petition challenging gender change circular

Srilanka, July 20 -- The Supreme Court has decided to dismiss, without taking up for consideration, a Fundamental Rights petition seeking an order to invalidate a circular permitting individuals in Sr... Read More


Man arrested with heroin, 'Ice', and narcotic pills in Habaraduwa

Srilanka, July 20 -- An individual has been arrested in the Yaddehimulla area of Habaraduwa with a stock of heroin, Crystal Methamphetamine ('Ice'), and narcotic pills. The suspect was arrested du... Read More


Legal proceedings initiated to recover outstanding taxes from liquor manufacturers, SC told

Srilanka, July 20 -- The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that steps have been taken to institute legal proceedings in the District Court to recover unpaid taxes from liquor manufactu... Read More


Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 76,000 so far this year

Srilanka, July 20 -- The total number of dengue cases reported so far this year has risen to 76,044, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU said 2,652 cases were reported y... Read More


Sri Lanka's first 24-hour news channel, 'Ada Derana', celebrates 12 years

Srilanka, July 20 -- Ada Derana News Channel, Sri Lanka's pioneering 24-hour news channel and a trusted local brand recognized for its international-standard journalism, proudly marks its 12th anniver... Read More


All public transport vehicles, including buses, to undergo inspections

Srilanka, July 20 -- The National Council for Road Safety has announced plans to conduct vehicle inspections for all vehicles, including buses operating in the public transport sector. Its chairma... Read More


Final rites of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne to be held with full police honours today

Srilanka, July 20 -- The final rites of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne will be held with full police honours this afternoon (20) at the Borella General Cemetery. Wickr... Read More


Two suspects arrested over Korathota fatal shooting incident

Srilanka, July 20 -- Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in the Korathota area, within the Nawagamuwa Police Division, police said. The shooting, which c... Read More