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Sri Lanka makes strides in prevention and care of cervical cancer

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- An international review has found that Sri Lanka has made strides in cancer control in the past five years, boosting vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervica... Read More


Donald Trump rules out trade talks with India amid tariff dispute

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- US President Donald Trump has said there will be no trade negotiations with India until a dispute over tariffs is resolved, following his administration's decision to double tarif... Read More


Youth killed in last night's shooting in Borella

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- An individual has died in a shooting that occurred last night (07) near the Sahaspura Sirisara Housing Complex in Borella, police stated. The shooting was carried out by two unid... Read More


Final Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival to parade the streets tonight

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The final Randoli Perahera of this year's Kandy Esala Festival will parade the streets tonight. The Grand Randoli Perahera is scheduled to commence at the auspicious time of 6:51... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in various parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northern provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts today (08), the Depar... Read More


Australia's Governor-General discusses education, gender equality with PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The Governor General of Australia Samantha Joy Mostyn, has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees in Colombo. The meeting on ... Read More


SLAF helicopter deployed to combat Raththanagolla forest fire

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 412 helicopter was deployed today (08 Aug) to help contain a forest fire in the Raththanagolla-Imbulpe area of Balangoda, in a coordinated respon... Read More


Borella shooting death toll rises to two

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Another individual has succumbed to injuries sustained in the shooting that occurred last night (07) near the Sahaspura Sirisara Housing Complex in Borella, police said. This bri... Read More


Truth about satellite launch and funding clear after 13 years - SupremeSAT chairman

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Sri Lankan satellite operator SupremeSAT (Pvt.) Ltd. has welcomed the long-awaited public acknowledgment, after 13 years, confirming that the SupremeSAT satellite was successfully... Read More


Deadline extended for 2025 A/L exam applications

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The deadline for submitting applications for the upcoming G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination has been extended. Applicants can now submit their applications online until mid... Read More