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Central Province Governor says no response yet from President to resignation letter

Srilanka, July 17 -- Prof. Sarath Abayakoon says he is yet to receive any response from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with regard to the letter informing of his decision to resign as the Governor... Read More


Protecting street animals is a shared responsibility: PM Harini

Srilanka, July 17 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that while keeping companion animals has become an important part of our culture, protecting the lives and welfare of street animals i... Read More


CSE's turnover falls to lowest since April 2025

Srilanka, July 17 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has recorded a turnover of Rs. 722 million today (17), marking its lowest turnover since April 17, 2025, when it dropped to Rs. 792 million. T... Read More


Money laundering case against Yoshitha: Further evidence hearings postponed

Srilanka, July 17 -- The money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was taken up again before the Colombo High Court today (17). The case wa... Read More


Further investigations underway into death of ex-IGP C.D. Wickramaratne

Srilanka, July 17 -- Further investigations into the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne are being conducted by the Crime Division of the Western Province South Range ... Read More


Ex-Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake appears before Presidential Commission

Srilanka, July 17 -- Former Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake today (17) appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry, which was appointed to investigate allegations of corruption and fraud w... Read More


Over 50 people die from lightning strikes annually in Sri Lanka: expert warns

Srilanka, July 17 -- The Director of the Astronomy and Space Science Unit at the University of Colombo, Professor Chandana Jayaratne, has stated that over 50 fatalities are reported annually due to li... Read More


SLC to extend cooperation with SIU over reported arrest of Jaffna Kings franchise owner

Srilanka, July 17 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has stated that it has taken note of media reports regarding the reported arrest of the owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise by the Special Investigation Un... Read More


Appeal Courts postpones further hearing of Suresh Sallay's writ petition to July 21

Srilanka, July 17 -- The Court of Appeal has postponed further consideration of the writ petition filed by former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, c... Read More


List of 129 ISIS-linked individuals shared with CID before Easter attacks - Sallay's lawyer claims

Srilanka, July 17 -- President's Counsel Sanjeewa Jayawardena today (17) told the Court of Appeal that the State Intelligence Service (SIS) had forwarded a list of 129 individuals, including Easter Su... Read More