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Court sets trial date in absentia for Bogollagama in corruption case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Colombo High Court has scheduled a hearing for October 30 to fix a trial date in a corruption case filed against former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, which will proceed in his... Read More


Opposition MP requests President to withdraw visa free benefit to Israel

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman, in a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for the cancellation of the visa free entry to Israeli tourists. "To avoid gettin... Read More


Wild elephant attack claims life of young woman

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- A 24-year-old woman was killed and another person critically injured in a wild elephant attack in Thirappane, Anuradhapura, on July 25. According to police, the incident occurred... Read More


Preparatory classes for Grade 05 scholarship exam banned from August 6

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Department of Examinations has announced that all preparatory activities related to the upcoming Grade 05 Scholarship Examination will be banned from midnight on August 6 unti... Read More


Met Department issues heat advisory for several districts

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a Warm Weather Advisory for the North-Central and Eastern provinces, as well as the Monaragala and Hambantota districts, warning of rising... Read More


Visakha national champs of Artistic Swimming

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo, put in a powerful showing to clinch the overall championship title at the 49th National Age Group Artistic Swimming Championships 2025, held at the Air... Read More


External sector stays resilient in first half

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Sri Lanka's external sector held firm in the first half of 2025, registering a current account surplus, even as the merchandise trade deficit expanded in June. This was driven by ... Read More


New anti-dumping measures cleared to shield Sri Lankan producers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Sri Lanka's parliamentary committees on trade and public finance have jointly approved new regulations aimed at protecting local industries from unfair trade practices and sudden ... Read More


Indo-Lanka Chamber urges Sri Lanka to fast-track India trade pact

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Sri Lanka must urgently draw lessons from the recently concluded UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to revitalise its trade and investment ties with India, the Indo-Lanka Chamber... Read More


Rugby election set to pick up pace

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Speculation is mounting over who will be the next head of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) after it was announced that the election of office bearers will be held on September 9. Rizly Illy... Read More