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Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga climbs to third in world rankings

Srilanka, June 10 -- Sri Lankan javelin throw champion Rumesh Tharanga has risen to third place in the latest world rankings, marking a significant achievement for Sri Lanka's athletics. According to... Read More


One dead as three-wheeler collides with train in Aluthgama

Srilanka, June 10 -- A three-wheeler driver has died on the spot following an accident at the railway crossing on Depot Road, Aluthgama this evening (10). Police said the accident occurred when the t... Read More


DMC warns of possible need to desalinate seawater if El Nino impact is as predicted

Srilanka, June 10 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has warned that if the upcoming El Nino climate phenomenon affects Sri Lanka as predicted, it may even be necessary to consider steps such as ... Read More


Ex-Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne named as suspect in abduction case

SriLanka, June 10 -- Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne has been named as a suspect in a case in which he was accused of providing facilities to a suspect in the abd... Read More


CBSL mandates conversion of residual export proceeds into Sri Lankan Rupees within 30 days

SriLanka, June 9 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says that every exporter of goods who receives export proceeds in Sri Lanka during any calendar month must mandatorily convert the residual amo... Read More


10 including organised crime suspects arrested with grenade, swords and 'Ice'

SriLanka, June 9 -- Ten suspects, including eight alleged members of organised criminal groups, have been arrested in the Dehiwala-Mt. Lavinia area during a special police operation. According to the... Read More


National Audit on accessibility for persons with disabilities begins

SriLanka, June 9 -- A national-level audit on accessibility and sanitation facilities in government institutions providing services to persons with disabilities commenced today (09) at the Sethsiripay... Read More


Railway Guards to launch 24-hour strike tomorrow

SriLanka, June 9 -- The Sri Lanka Railway Guards' Union stated that train services may be disrupted tomorrow (10) due to a trade union action to be carried out by railway guards. Secretary of the Uni... Read More


Govt. steps up preparedness for potential El Nino threat

SriLanka, June 9 -- Members of the Food Policy and Security Committee have discussed the measures that should be taken and the preparedness required to mitigate any potential impacts on Sri Lanka aris... Read More


PM assures govt. has expanded relief measures for Cyclone Ditwah victims

SriLanka, June 9 -- The government has implemented a comprehensive programme to assist the fishing community and micro, small, medium, and large-scale entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah in rebui... Read More