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Ex-President Ranil thanks Elon Musk for Starlink

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his gratitude to SpaceX founder and CEO, Elon Musk, for enabling access to Starlink satellite internet services for all Sri Lan... Read More


MOD reviews progress of Defence Headquarters Complex construction

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- A high-level progress review meeting on the Defence Headquarters Complex project has been held at the Ministry of Defence, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. Chaired by Secretary to the ... Read More


Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, Trump says

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said. During the proposed deal, "we will work with all parti... Read More


Petition against MP Archchuna fixed for hearing

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Court of Appeal today (02) granted leave to proceed with the hearing of the petition filed seeking to nullify the parliamentary membership of Jaffna District Independent MP Ra... Read More


National Mosquito Control Week: Over 48,000 premises inspected islandwide

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Ministry of Health has announced that inspections will continue across the country today (July 2), marking the third day of National Mosquito Control Week. According to the M... Read More


Sarvajana Balaya suspends party membership of Padiyathalawa PS member

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The 'Sarvajana Balaya' alliance has decided to suspend the party membership of Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha member Chathun Irangika Withanage for acting against party directives... Read More


New Norwood PS Chairman assumes duties amid tight security

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Johannes Francis Allen, who was elected to the Norwood Pradeshiya Sabha from the National People's Power (NPP), and Sivakumar Nadarajah, who was elected to the Pradeshiya Sabha fr... Read More


Foreign university scholarships for A/L top achievers

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement the programme to provide scholarships for students who obtained higher grades at the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination t... Read More


France shuts schools, Italy limits outdoor work as heatwave grips Europe

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Italy banned outdoor work in some regions during the warmest hours, France shut schools and part of the Eiffel Tower and Spain confirmed its hottest June on record as a severe hea... Read More


Trump Tariff: Govt hopeful of some relief before9July deadline

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The government is hopeful of receiving some form of concession to the 'reciprocal tariffs' announced by US President Donald Trump before July 9, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nal... Read More