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At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- At least 19 people were killed as a Bangladesh air force training aircraft crashed into a college and school campus in the capital city of Dhaka on Monday, a fire services offici... Read More


Japan faces rice shortage as South Korea battles oversupply

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Japan is grappling with rice shortages and price hikes, forcing it to ramp up imports. Just across the sea, South Korea is facing the opposite problem - an overwhelming surplus ... Read More


Ex-Sports Ministry Secretary Nanda Mallawarachchi files petition before Appeals Court

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- The Court of Appeal today (21) ordered that a petition filed by former Secretary of the Ministry of Sports retired Major General Nanda Mallawarachchi, be taken up for considerati... Read More


President and IMF delegation discuss next review of EFF

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have held discussions regarding the future review of the Extended Fund Facility be... Read More


Sri Lanka's first 24-hour news channel 'Ada Derana 24' celebrates 11 years

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Ada Derana 24, Sri Lanka's pioneering 24-hour news channel and a trusted local brand recognized for its international-standard journalism, proudly marks its 11th anniversary toda... Read More


Bangladesh Airforce F-7 aircraft crashes into school in Dhaka, at least 1 dead

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed onto a school campus in northern Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 1 person and injuring others, according to the military and a ... Read More


Hearing of a case against ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila adjourned

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- The Colombo High Court has scheduled a date to recall the case filed by the Attorney General against former Minister Udaya Gammanpila, who is accused of misappropriating shares w... Read More


Colombo Archdiocese seeks prosecution of sacked former SIS chief

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- While acknowledging the disciplinary action taken against former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Nilantha Jayawardena as ... Read More


State revenue up by nearly 20% in first five months of 2025

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- The state revenue has surged to Rs. 1,942.36 billion during the first five months of 2025, marking a 19.95% increase in comparison to the figures from the same period last year, ... Read More


Mumbai-bound Air India flight skids off runway during landing amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- An Air India Airbus A320 operating as flight A12744 from Kochi to Mumbai slightly veered off while landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) amid heavy... Read More