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Don't let political parties gain control of youth clubs: Ranil

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today urged the Minister in charge of youth affairs and sports not to allow political parties to gain control of youth clubs. "The subject ... Read More


Daily Mirror awarded the 'Most Popular English Newspaper 2025'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Daily Mirror was awarded the 'Most Popular English newspaper 2025' at the Global Business Excellence Awards held at the BMICH this evening. Seen in the picture is Daily Mir... Read More


More countries seek free visa entry into Sri Lanka

Colombo, Aug. 9 -- In the wake of Sri Lanka waiving visa fees for nationals from 40 more countries, many other countries have sought the same facility for their nationals coming here as tourists, Dail... Read More


2025 grade five scholarship exam tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination will be held tomorrow (10) at 2,787 examination centres across the country, the of Examinations Department said. They said, Paper II w... Read More


Sri Lanka concerned over Israel's decision to take control of Gaza

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over Israel's decision to take control of Gaza, warning that it could lead to more violence and suffering for the people living there. In a s... Read More


Eyebrows raised as elephant deaths mount

Colombo, Aug. 9 -- Elephant deaths in Sri Lanka are climbing at an alarming rate, with new figures showing dozens killed in just the first seven months of this year. The Department of Wildlife Conser... Read More


Public Security Ministry denies any interference in police arrests

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The Ministry of Public Security has affirmed that neither Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala nor any member of his staff will exert undue influence or interfere in police ar... Read More


Minister Nalinda weighs in on 'Chichi's Rocket' controversy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Health and Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has addressed the controversy surrounding the SupremeSAT satellite, widely referred to as "Chichi's Rocket," following conflicting stat... Read More


IRD reminds taxpayers of key filing deadlines

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded taxpayers to submit their Statement of Estimated Tax Payable (SET) for the Year of Assessment 2025/2026 electronically on or befor... Read More


Another injured in Borella shooting dies

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Another man who was injured in the shooting incident at the Sahaspura housing complex in Borella sucummbed to his injuries, Deputy Director of the National Hospital, Colombo Dr. R... Read More