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Sri Lanka and Cambodia commit to address common security challenges

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka and Cambodia underscored their shared commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation further to address transnational organised crime, combat cyber-enabled fraud and hu... Read More


Two nabbed with large stock of protected animal parts

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Ritigala Wildlife Office stated that two individuals were arrested on August 10 in the Kuruwita area along with a large stock of heavily protected animal parts. The suspects ... Read More


New Chinese Envoy Wei Huaxiang arrives

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador in Colombo Wei Huaxiang yesterday said that China and Sri Lanka enjoy a traditional friendship that has a long history and continues to grow st... Read More


President meets SME paddy mill owners to ensure fair price for farmers, consumers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and small and medium-scale paddy mill owners was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (11) to discuss securing the ... Read More


Minister explores opportunities for co-operation between SL, India in energy sector

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Energy Minister and Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilake participated in the Seventh CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition (IECE) 2026 held in New D... Read More


African Universities and Communities Climate Week 2026 opens at Kenyatta University

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Second African Universities and Communities Climate Week 2026 opened at Kenyatta University. Sri Lanka's acting High Commissioner in Kenya, Ruvini De Silva, attended the ope... Read More


Bus crashes into lorry, injured hospitalised in Medawachchiya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A bus belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) had collided with the rear of a tanker lorry parked near the main road, close to the Isinbessagala Vihara in Medawachchiya... Read More


Nagasaki marks 81st Atomic bomb anniversary

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Nagasaki marked on Sunday (9) the 81st anniversary of the U.S. Atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the Mayor called Nuclear weapons "absolute evil," denounced growing sup... Read More


Construction of battery energy systems nearing completion

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Construction of commercial-scale battery energy systems, planned to connect 16 electricity transmission substations in the country, are currently in the final stages. The work on... Read More


Rs.1.06 Bn capital to expand Lanka Metro's operations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a total of Rs.1.0675 billion in equity capital to support the expansion of Lanka Metro Transit (Private) Limited's urban public transport op... Read More