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Cabinet approves financial assistance for youth leaving institutional care

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a joint proposal to provide financial assistance to selected groups of young people based on specified criteria. It has been pla... Read More


Govt mulls using QR code to disburse fertilizer subsidies to farmers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to implement the fertilizer subsidy program for farmers through a digital system. Accordingly, the government has ide... Read More


Former Deputy Director of Prison Hospital further remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Former Deputy Director of the Prison Hospital, Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe who was arrested on bribery charges, has been further remanded until August 26, Ada Derana reporter said. ... Read More


Govt institutions, schools in North functioning as usual despite 'hartal' called by ITAK

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A 'hartal' called in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, demanding justice for the recent death of a 32-year-old man in Mullaitivu and based on several other demands, has reporte... Read More


Okkampitiya OIC's bail application rejected

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has rejected the bail application filed by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Okkampitiya Police, who was arrested in connection with soliciting a ... Read More


CEB records over Rs. 5 bln profit in 2025 second quarter

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported a profit of Rs. 5.31 billion for the financial quarter ending on June 30, 2025. This marks a significant turnaround compared to t... Read More


Another 641 persons arrested in special island-wide police raids

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A total of 641 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Man drowns while fishing in a lake in Sevanagala

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A 42-year-old man has tragically drowned and died in the Haburugala Bodhiraja Lake, in Sevanagala. The deceased, a resident of the Mahagama Colony in Sevanagala, is reported to ... Read More


Provincial Council Elections likely in first half of 2026 - Minister Bimal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Minister Bimal Rathnayake revealed that constitutional reforms will be introduced following the conducting of the Provincial Council Elections. Speaking at a press briefing held... Read More


Trains delayed on coastal and main lines after derailment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A train traveling from Galle to Colombo derailed this morning (18) between Maradana and Colombo Fort railway stations, causing significant delays on both the main and coastal rai... Read More