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No fuel price revision for August: CPC

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that there will be no revision in fuel prices for the month of August, as per the prevailing fuel pricing formula. The decision... Read More


Tourist raises concerns over Increasing Israeli presence in Arugam Bay

Bangladesh, July 31 -- While raising concern over the growing Israeli presence in the popular Sri Lankan coastal town of Arugam Bay, international DJ and tourist Tom Monagle alleged that the Sri Lanka... Read More


2008 white van abduction case: Former Army officers acquitted

Bangladesh, July 31 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasena ordered the release of two former military intelligence officers, Hemachandra Perera and Prabath Duminda Weeraratne, who were suspe... Read More


Digital ID to launch by April 2026 with strong privacy safeguards

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Digital Economy Ministry said that a National Digital Identity (Digital ID) system will be launched by April 2026, with strong emphasis on data privacy and citizen protectio... Read More


Heat index reaches 'Caution Level' in several parts of SL - Met. Dept.

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a heat index advisory warning that temperatures felt on the human body are expected to rise to 'Caution Level' in certain areas today (A... Read More


Rear seat belts mandatory on expressways from tomorrow

Bangladesh, July 31 -- Wearing seat belts in the rear seats of all light vehicles travelling on expressways will be mandatory from tomorrow (August 1), the Ministry of Transport and Highways said. Th... Read More


Man sends his secret sex video with his wife to her student, court orders arrest

Bangladesh, July 31 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate Kasun Kanchana Dissanayake yesterday ordered to immediately arrest and produce a man accused of secretly recording sexual acts with his wife, a sch... Read More


Rohitha Abeygunawardhana's daughter granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The daughter of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardhana has been granted bail by the Mathugama Magistrate's Court. The suspect was released o... Read More


Mahout assistant's body found in Kandy lake

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The body of a young mahout assistant was discovered floating near the banks of Kandy Lake this morning (31), police confirmed. The deceased, identified as 28-year-old Akalanka f... Read More


President returns from Maldives visit

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (30), concluding a three-day official visit to the Maldives. The Presiden... Read More