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Showers expected today in several provinces after 1 p.m

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre announced that showers are expected today (31) at several locations in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva, a... Read More


Youth killed in shooting in Kosgoda

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A 23-year-old man was shot dead in the Duwamodara area of Kosgoda early this morning (31), police said. According to reports, two unidentified gunmen arrived on a motorcycle and... Read More


Fresh resolution to be moved in September

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The United Kingdom, along with the other members of the core-group, will move a fresh resolution to be adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) at its upcoming ... Read More


Chief Justice pledges to fast-track court digitalization

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Newly appointed Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena stated today that he intends to fast-track the digitalization of the court system across the country, emphasising that the t... Read More


Drone operations suspended during Kandy Esala Perahera

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced a temporary suspension of all drone operations over the procession route during the Kandy Esala Perahera, which wi... Read More


Over 30 arrested for soliciting bribes in first half of 2025

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A total of 34 individuals have been arrested over bribery-related offences during the first six months of 2025, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption... Read More


Kerala cannabis worth Rs. 21.6 million seized in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A stock of Kerala Cannabis valued at approximately Rs. 21.6 million was seized during a joint operation in the Maruthankerny area in Vaththirayan, Jaffna early this morning (31).... Read More


No Tsunami threat in Indian ocean

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWS), through its Tsunami Service Provider in Indonesia (InaTEWS-BMKG), has confirmed that there is no tsunami threat in... Read More


After X-Press Pearl, Sri Lanka targets another shipping line over marine pollution

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- In the wake of the landmark judgement delivered by the Supreme Court ordering $ 1 billion as interim compensation over the X-Press Pearl disaster, the Marine Environment Protecti... Read More


Lack of sunlight puts Sri Lankan children at risk, says Paediatrician

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Vitamin D deficiency has become a serious health concern amongst children due to lack of sunlight exposure, and this wasn't an issue around 20-30 years ago, said Consultant Paedi... Read More