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Universities urged to strengthen community support to prevent dengue outbreaks

SriLanka, July 20 -- Universities cannot combat the growing dengue threat alone and called for greater cooperation from surrounding communities and the health sector to prevent possible outbreaks, Edu... Read More


Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging gender identity circulars

SriLanka, July 20 -- A Fundamental Rights petition challenging the legality of Government circulars permitting individuals to change their gender identity through medical procedures was today dismisse... Read More


Men's Masters Hockey teams leave for World Cup Championships

SriLanka, July 20 -- Men's Over-35, 40 and 50 Masters Hockey teams left the Island yesterday (19) to participate at the Masters World Cup Hockey Championship 2026 scheduled to be held in Rotterdam, Ne... Read More


Energy Sector Stakeholders Identify Priorities to Accelerate Sri Lanka's Renewable Energy Transition

Srilanka, July 20 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently convened "Energy Transition in Sri Lanka: Strategic Insights from Global Markets," bringing together stakeholders from government, industry... Read More


Will Inland Revenue prosecute you for tax mistakes? Things every Sri Lankan needs to know

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The Inland Revenue Department said it will initiate criminal prosecution against individuals and entities who deliberately fail to meet their specified income tax obligations. ... Read More


Man injured in Dehiwala Cemetery shooting

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A man was injured in a shooting at the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery on Sunday. According to police, two unidentified assailants arrived at the cemetery on a motorcycle... Read More


Former UNP Councillor arrested over Rs. 160 million fraud

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Former Horana United National Party (UNP) Municipal Councillor Renuka Damayanthi has been arrested by the Wattala Police over a financial fraud involving six textile businessmen ... Read More


SLS certification mandatory for sanitary napkins from October 8

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The sale of sanitary napkins that do not carry the required Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) certification will be prohibited in Sri Lanka from October 8, 2026, under an Ex... Read More


Two youths killed in motorcycle accident in Horana

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Two youths were killed after a motorcycle collided with a sand-transporting tipper truck in the Kananvila area on the Horana - Moragahahena road, early this morning. The two ind... Read More


No smartphone, no service? The Right to be Offline

SriLanka, July 18 -- An ordinary citizen who prefers not to use digital mobile devices recently struggled to obtain an appointment at a Sri Lankan government department because he did not have a mobil... Read More