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Sri Lanka hits 95.8% WTO trade facilitation target

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Sri Lanka achieved a 95.8% implementation rate for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), outperforming the global average of 87.6%. The governmen... Read More


Over 7,000 mosquito breeding sites identified

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Public health inspectors examined 85,712 locations for mosquito breeding sites during the first 25 days of this month. These inspections led to the discovery of larvae at 7,188 o... Read More


Vatican appoints new Bishop of Jaffna

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Vatican recently named the Most Reverend Dr Anton Ranjith, previously the Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo and Apostolic Administrator of Batticaloa, as the new Bishop of the Dioc... Read More


Rupee records 8% year to date depreciation against US dollar

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 8.0% against the US dollar on a year-to-date basis as of June 26, 2026, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank. The Ce... Read More


Five youths rescued from drowning at Mount Lavinia beach

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Five 18-year-old youths who went to bathe at Mount Lavinia beach and were being swept into the sea after getting caught in a severe current were rescued by a team of police lifeg... Read More


Couple released on bail after unleashing dogs on police officers

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A couple who committed criminal force and obstructed the duties of Anguruwatota Police officers who went to raid illegal liquor by allowing dogs to bite them, were ordered to be ... Read More


Man arrested for cheating business entities posing as Inland Revenue official

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- An individual who cheated various business entities and people out of money by falsely posing as a senior official of the Inland Revenue Department was arrested, the Kompannavidi... Read More


Three-wheel driver dies following mishap

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A three-wheel driver died following a three-wheel mishap on the Dambulla - Kurunegala main road, according to the Gokarella Police. The mishap occurred this morning (29) in the ... Read More


Mother dies after falling into well while looking for missing son

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A mother who went accompanied by her daughter to look for her son, who was delayed in returning home after going fishing, died after falling into a well dug near a tank, the Poli... Read More


Suspect arrested for abusing dog

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A suspect who kicked and abused a dog travelling on the road with Katharagama Pada Yatra devotees was arrested by the Kalmunai Headquarters Police. The arrest was made based on ... Read More