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CBK denies taking legal action over repeal of Presidents' Entitlements Act

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has denied recent media reports claiming she has joined other ex-presidents in taking legal action against the repeal of the P... Read More


Several spells of showers expected across the country today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. Published by HT Digital Content Services with p... Read More


26 injured after bus-tipper truck head-on collision in Minneriya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A total of 26 individuals have been injured in a road accident that occurred along the Colombo-Batticaloa main road in Batu Oya, Minneriya, police stated. According to police, t... Read More


20 injured after bus-tipper truck head-on collision in Minneriya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- At least 20 people have sustained injuries and admitted to hospital following an accident in Minneriya, police stated. The accident was a result of a head-on collision between a... Read More


Sri Lanka's first-ever AI Expo and Conference to be held in September

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka will host its first-ever National AI Expo & Conference on September 29-30, 2025, at which the nation's comprehensive AI roadmap will be unveiled, according to the Minis... Read More


Constitutional Council approves Priyantha Weerasooriya as IGP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Constitutional Council has approved President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's recommendation to appoint Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya as the 37th... Read More


Gamini Senarathne to be appointed Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Buddha Shasana, Religious and Cultural Activities to appoint R. M. Gamini Senarathne to... Read More


Cabinet approval granted to recruit 62,000 to public service: President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says his government's aspiration is to bring the state into modernity. Speaking at the 2025 National Youth Conference in Colombo today (12), P... Read More


Sri Lanka to launch floating solar power projects to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to call for proposals from companies to provide consultancy services to carry-out feasibility studies and environmental impact asses... Read More


'Ella Weekend Express' from August 16

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Department of Railways has announced the introduction of a new train service between Colombo and Badulla to cater to the high demand from both local and foreign tourists. Ac... Read More