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Yevan David set to become first Sri Lankan driver in Formula 3

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Eighteen-year-old Yevan David has created another bit of history by becoming the first-ever Sri Lankan driver to compete in the FIA Formula 3 Championship. He signed with AIX Rac... Read More


PM highlights role of schools in developing future sector specialists under new reforms

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the objectives of the educational reforms include fostering moral values in children, guiding those who deviate from school educa... Read More


Kush worth Rs. 1 bln seized in Gothatuwa & Kaduwela; 2 arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The Police Special Task Force (STF) has seized 10 kilograms of Kush cannabis valued at around Rs. 1 billion during operations carried out in the Gothatuwa and Kaduwela areas. Two... Read More


Suspect injured as police open fire during arrest attempt in Kaduwela

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- A shooting incident has been reported in the Kothalawala area in Kaduwela, a short while ago. It is reported that police officers opened fire while attempting to apprehend a susp... Read More


Sri Lanka makes strides in prevention and care of cervical cancer

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- An international review has found that Sri Lanka has made strides in cancer control in the past five years, boosting vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervica... Read More


Donald Trump rules out trade talks with India amid tariff dispute

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- US President Donald Trump has said there will be no trade negotiations with India until a dispute over tariffs is resolved, following his administration's decision to double tarif... Read More


Youth killed in last night's shooting in Borella

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- An individual has died in a shooting that occurred last night (07) near the Sahaspura Sirisara Housing Complex in Borella, police stated. The shooting was carried out by two unid... Read More


Final Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival to parade the streets tonight

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The final Randoli Perahera of this year's Kandy Esala Festival will parade the streets tonight. The Grand Randoli Perahera is scheduled to commence at the auspicious time of 6:51... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in various parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northern provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts today (08), the Depar... Read More


Australia's Governor-General discusses education, gender equality with PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The Governor General of Australia Samantha Joy Mostyn, has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees in Colombo. The meeting on ... Read More