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Dhammika Perera's Singer partners with Starlink to expand satellite internet access in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC has reportedly been appointed as the official distributor in Sri Lanka for Starlink satellite internet service equipment, which has recently gained regulato... Read More


Substandard drug imports case: Ruling on Sudath Janaka's bail application on Friday

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Colombo High Court today (04) announced that the order regarding the bail application filed by Sudath Janaka Fernando, the owner of the company that supplied substandard drugs... Read More


Associate of 'Dubai Sudda' arrested in Panadura

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A close associate of Prasad Chathuranga Kodagoda, also known as "Dubai Sudda" has been arrested by the Panadura Division Crime Investigation Unit. Police have also taken into cus... Read More


Over 200,000 tourist arrivals recorded in July

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A total of 200,244 tourists arrived in the country in July 2025, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. This is an increase of 6.6% in comparison to... Read More


Iran fully reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Iran has lifted all remaining restrictions on its airspace that were imposed at the onset of its 12-day conflict with Israel, the country's Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has a... Read More


One person injured in shooting incident in Matara

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- An individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in Kapugama, Matara at around 6:35a.m. today (03), police stated. According to police, two unidentified indiv... Read More


One person injured in shooting incident reported in Matara

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- An individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in Kapugama, Matara this morning (03), police stated. Two individuals who arrived on a motorcycle had opened ... Read More


Authorities urged to take action against foreigners engaged in business activities in Arugam Bay

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Israeli nationals arriving on tourist visas are having a significant impact on the tourism industry in the Arugam Bay area, according to local business owners. Meanwhile, the Cha... Read More


Numerous issues have arisen due to delays in doctors' transfers: GMOA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Due to the actions of the Medical Services Unit of the Ministry of Health, serious issues have arisen concerning the transfers of over 23,000 doctors in Sri Lanka, the Government ... Read More


Grandson of former Indian PM Deve Gowda gets life sentence for rape

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A court in southern India has sentenced a prominent politician in the state of Karnataka to life in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his domestic staff. The sente... Read More