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Veteran actor-comedian Madhan Bob passes away at 71 in Chennai

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Veteran actor and comedian Madhan Bob, also known as Krishnamurthy, died at 71 in Chennai on Saturday (August 2) evening. Known for his impressive work in Tamil cinema, the news o... Read More


Iran fully reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Iran has lifted all remaining restrictions on its airspace that were imposed at the onset of its 12-day conflict with Israel, the country's Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) annou... Read More


Close associate of 'Dubai Sudda' arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A close associate of notorious underworld figure Prasad Chathuranga Kodagoda, also known as "Dubai Sudda," has been arrested by the Panadura Division Crime Investigation Unit, pol... Read More


Validity of taxpayer PIN extended

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that the validity of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued to taxpayers has been extended until November 30. The exten... Read More


City of Dreams Sri Lanka debuts South Asia's first integrated luxury resort

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- City of Dreams, Sri Lanka's largest private sector investment in luxury tourism, will open its doors today, marking the official launch of South Asia's first fully integrated reso... Read More


AKD's silent, pragmatic leadership enabled SL to reduce U.S. tariffs to 20 per cent - Malik Samarawickrama

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Former International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama yesterday hailed the government for getting the U.S. reciprocal tariffs reduced to 20 per cent, enabling Sri Lankan goods ... Read More


Law enforcers turn lawbreakers in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- In 2025, Sri Lanka witnessed an unprecedented crackdown on police corruption, with over 300 officers suspended for various offences, including direct involvement in drug trafficki... Read More


42 hospitalised after bus overturns in Dehiowita

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- 42 hospitalised after bus overturns in Dehiowita At least 42 people were admitted to hospital after a bus toppled this morning in the Dehiowita area along the Kegalle-Avissawella... Read More


Lax visa enforcement sparks illegal foreign businesses, unlawful activities in SL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The poor enforcement of the Immigrants and Emigrants Act has led to foreign nationals from countries such as Israel, India and Russia engaging in employment activities and busines... Read More


SLTB introduces platform for passenger feedback

Colombo, Aug. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has introduced a mechanism to receive passenger feedback, ideas, complaint and suggestions on public transport. SLTB Chief Executive Officer Ma... Read More