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PM to attend former Qatar Emir's funeral

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed for Doha last night to attend the state funeral of Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Cabinet Spokesman and Mi... Read More


Two more Negombo prison officers succumb to injuries

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Another two prison officers have died while receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the Colombo National Hospital for injuries sustained in the Negombo Prison clash tha... Read More


KKS Intercity to ply daily again

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Railways Department reinstated daily operations for the Colombo- Kankesanthurai Intercity express train as of yesterday (14). The reversal comes after authorities previously... Read More


Judges' retirement age extension under review

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Government is considering extending the retirement age of judges by two years in a bid to address an acute shortage of professionals and expedite a crippling backlog of court... Read More


ASLCSCC President Mr. Indrananda Abeysekera named first foreign honorary council member of YNPAFFC

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Mr. Indrananda Abeysekera, President of the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation (ASLCSCC), has been conferred a rare honour by the Yunnan People's Ass... Read More


81% chance of super El Nino between October and December

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The probability of a super El Nino event, which could have a significant impact on Sri Lanka's weather, has increased to 81% for the October to December period this year, accordi... Read More


Sri Lanka plans drone-based passenger transport service

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sri Lanka is planning to introduce a passenger transport service using drones, marking a new development in the country's transport sector, according to the Civil Aviation Author... Read More


Central Province Governor Prof. Sarath Abeykoon submits resignation to President

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Central Province Governor Prof. Sarath Abeykoon has submitted his resignation from the post to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Prof. Abeykoon stated he has not yet received a... Read More


CID records statements from 287 individuals over Negombo Prison unrest

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (14) informed the Negombo Magistrate's Court that statements have been recorded from 287 individuals, including prison offic... Read More


Sri Lanka and Indonesia look to expand trade and agricultural cooperation

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dewi Gustina Tobing met Prime Minister's Secretary Pradeep Saputhanthri at the Prime Minister's Office yesterday (14), with discussions focusin... Read More