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Hearing of cases will be expedited through digitization, new CJ assures

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The ceremonial sitting to welcome the new Chief Justice of Sri Lanka Preethi Padman Surasena took place at the Supreme Court complex today (31). Judges representing the Supreme ... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals exceed 1.3 million so far this year

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The number of tourists who have arrived in the island so far this year has exceeded 1.3 million, according to the latest data. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA... Read More


PM Harini appointed Chairperson of Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organ... Read More


Hambantota Bird Park owner granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The owner of a bird park in Nagarawewa, Hambantota, where several luxury motorcycles imported illegally were found recently, has been released on bail. The order was issued by t... Read More


July allowance for elders to be credited to bank accounts today

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The monthly allowance designated for elderly individuals aged over 70, enrolled in the welfare benefit program, will be credited to their respective bank accounts today (30), the... Read More


Tsunami warnings disrupt US West Coast and Hawaii travel, with flights diverted

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Travel disruptions are mounting along the US West Coast and in Hawaii amid tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia'... Read More


Tsunami threat after Russia quake: Full list of countries and islands at risk

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Several countries are under tsunami threat after a powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Tsunami waves have already reached parts of Russia's Kur... Read More


'Stay strong and stay safe': Donald Trump urges after massive earthquake triggered tsunami warnings

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- U.S. President Donald Trump urged people to "stay strong and stay safe" following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia's eastern coast on Wednesday, promptin... Read More


Sri Lanka commends Japan's role in debt relief at 3rd bilateral policy talks

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The 3rd Japan-Sri Lanka Policy Dialogue was held today (30) in Colombo at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism. The Dialogue served as a constructive ... Read More


Earthquake in Russia sets off tsunami alarms in Japan, US, Pacific Islands but no threat to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- With a tsunami hitting the coastal areas of Russia's Kuril Islands and Japan's large northern island of Hokkaido and warnings ringing across Pacific Islands and the US, local off... Read More