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Weak immigration laws pose a threat to Sri Lanka's free visa policy for foreigners

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- In the wake of the poor enforcement of the Immigrants and Emigrants Act, concerns are being raised whether the government's attempt to open the country for free visa entry for nat... Read More


Health Ministry intervenes to settle Kalutara hospital dispute

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Plans to set up professorial units for the University of Moratuwa's Faculty of Medicine at the Teaching Hospital Kalutara are now back on track after a week of tensions between ho... Read More


PM vows strong action against university harassment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- All forms of harassment, sexual harassment, violence, and undue pressure against university students must end immediately. She affirmed that the government is prepared to take the... Read More


''I will die, but not alone, if my pension is touched'' - Ex. JVP MP Nandana Gunathilake warns

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- "I will die, but not alone, I was a guerrilla," former JVP Parliamentarian and candidate for the 1999 Presidential election Nandana Gunathilake has warned in a Facebook post, citi... Read More


76 shooting incidents this year, leaving 41 dead and 43 injured

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A total of 76 shooting incidents have been reported across the country so far in 2025, resulting in 41 deaths and 43 injuries, according to police sources. The latest of these in... Read More


IGP ordered to appoint an official to supervise actions on custodial deaths

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on Friday (01) ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to appoint an official to supervise the actions taken in terms of the... Read More


Bribery Commission warns of legal action over assets declarations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Legal action will be taken against any Executive Grade State official who fails to submit their assets and liabilities declarations by August 31, 2025, the Commission to Investiga... Read More


Another elephant found dead

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The body of a wild elephant was discovered in a swamp near the Karametiya Tank in the Dahaiyagala area, within the Hambegamuwa Police Division, officials confirmed today. Accordi... Read More


'Happy Streets' event leaves Marine Drive covered in trash

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The "Happy Streets" event, held on August 3 from 6 AM to 11 PM along the Colpetty stretch of Marine Drive, ended with streets covered in garbage, leaving many disappointed the nex... Read More


SLTB driver arrested for drunk driving with passengers onboard in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Nuwara Eliya, August 4 (Daily Mirror) - A driver attached to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) was arrested by Nuwara Eliya police yesterday for driving a passenger bus under t... Read More