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Richmond College marks 150th anniversary with grand commemorative walk

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A special commemorative walk was held on June 19 to mark the 150th anniversary of Richmond College, Galle. The event, which commenced from the college premises, witnessed the... Read More


West Indies Select XI beat Sri Lanka by 15 runs in Antigua

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Pacers Nial Smith and Alzarri Joseph ran through Sri Lanka's batting lineup to lead a West Indies Select XI to a 15-run comeback victory at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua... Read More


Sooryavanshi's record knock helps India A beat Sri Lanka A to lift Tri-nation series title

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi saved his best for the final, smashing a breathtaking 29-ball 94 as India A defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs to clinch the Tri-Series title at ... Read More


Businesses with daily turnover above Rs. 100,000 required to register for VAT and SSCL from July 1

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Every service provider and trading establishment with a daily turnover exceeding Rs. 100,000 must register for Value Added Tax (VAT) and the Social Security Contribution Levy (SS... Read More


Man found dead under suspicious circumstances in Thambuttegama

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Police have launched an investigation following reports of a suspicious death at a house in the Yaya 05 area of Thambuttegama. The deceased has been identified as a 54-year-o... Read More


Public warned over impersonators posing as PHIs and demanding money

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Union of Sri Lanka has warned the public about a growing number of incidents reported across the country involving individuals posing as Public Heal... Read More


Mahout and assistant killed in elephant attack near Rakwana Temple

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A mahout and his assistant have died following an elephant attack involving an elephant brought for the 78th Poson Perahera (procession) at the Rakwana Sri Ubhaya Thilakarama Vih... Read More


Record surge in dengue patients: Over 1,000 new cases reported yesterday

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Sri Lanka has recorded a sharp rise in dengue infections, with a record 1,069 fresh cases reported yesterday (21) the first time daily figures have crossed the 1,000-mark, accord... Read More


Suspect arrested over multiple house burglaries and thefts in Nawalapitiya

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A suspect who is alleged to have broken into several houses in areas including Rambukpitiya, Kendopitiya, and Weligampola and had stolen gold jewellery and cash has been arrested... Read More


Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates against US Dollar

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar, according to the daily exchange rate notice issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (22). Accordingly... Read More