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El Nino threat grows as Sri Lanka braces for climate risks

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Sri Lanka must prepare for possible severe weather impacts from the developing El Nino climate phenomenon, which could trigger extreme weather conditions globally, a senior clima... Read More


Nation can only progress with young generation equipped with skills, vision: PM

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that a nation and society can only progress with a generation of young people equipped with skills and vision, and that it is essential... Read More


One killed, five injured in wasp attack

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A 61-year-old tea plantation worker was killed and five others were admitted to the Lindula Regional Hospital following a wasp attack on a group of workers employed at a tea plan... Read More


Sri Lanka's Credit Rating: Progress Worth Recognizing, But Growth Requires Much More - Former Diplomat Kananathan

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- S&P Global Ratings' decision early this week to affirm Sri Lanka's long-term and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings at CCC+/C, with a stable outlook, ... Read More


Strong winds, heavy rains in several areas today

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Meteorology Department issued a strong wind advisory for the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces and the Moneragala, Hambantota and Tri... Read More


Lalkantha asked me to keep silent on judges' retirement age issue: Lal Wijenayake

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Senior lawyer Lal Wijenayake, a member of the Leadership Council, Executive Committee and National Operation Committee of the ruling National People's Power (NPP), said yesterday... Read More


Brazil to play India in first international break after FIFA World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Brazil will play friendlies against Australia and India in the first FIFA international break after the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian federation confirmed on Wednesday. They wil... Read More


Sajith to host 'Sri Lankan Leopard Day' tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, will host the 'Sri Lankan Leopard Day 2026' tomorrow (1 Aigist) from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at the Opposition Leader's office in Colom... Read More


Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne appointed new Army Commander

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. He succeeds Lieutenant General Lasan... Read More


Railway catering firm fined Rs. 500,000 for overcharging water bottles

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on railway catering service provider for selling bottled drinking water above the government-approved Maximu... Read More