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CHILD ACCIDENTS ON THE RISE, SAY HEALTH OFFICIALS

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Health officials have reported an increase in accidents involving children. Speaking at a press conference at the Health Promotion Bureau, Prof. Ruwanthi Perera from the Colombo ... Read More


NINE INJURED AS SLTB BUS OVERTURNS IN WATTEGAMA

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Nine passengers were injured today (3) when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus travelling from Wattegama to Kandy via Kudugala overturned. Police stated that eight of the inj... Read More


SRI LANKA SEEKS MORE KOREAN JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka is focusing on increasing job opportunities for its workforce in South Korea. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that this matter was discussed yesterday (3) betwe... Read More


SRI LANKA AND NETHERLANDS DISCUSS REPATRIATION OF ANCIENT ARTEFACTS

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Discussions were held yesterday (2) at the Presidential Secretariat between Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, and Her Excellency Bonnie Horbach, the Ambass... Read More


GOVERNMENT BEGINS YALA SEASON PADDY PROCUREMENT TODAY

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The government will commence purchasing paddy from the Yala cultivation season today (3), following the price regulation implemented during the last 2024-2025 Maha season. Accord... Read More


WEATHER FORECAST: SHOWERS AND WIND EXPECTED

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts several spells of showers today (3) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces, as well as in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle... Read More


MP DAYASIRI JAYASEKERA SPEAKS ON CUSTOMS CONTAINER RELEASE CONTROVERSY

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- MP Dayasiri Jayasekera made further revelations regarding the controversial release of containers from Customs, asserting that it is unfair to blame state officials for the incide... Read More


DELHI WOMAN AND TEENAGE SON MURDERED AT HOME

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A 42-year-old woman and her 14-year-old son were found murdered inside their home in south-east Delhi's Lajpat Nagar last night (2). A manhunt ended with the arrest of their dome... Read More


MERVYN SILVA AND TWO OTHERS GRANTED BAIL

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Gampaha High Court today (3) granted bail to former Minister Mervyn Silva and two others, who were remanded over allegations of preparing forged documents and illegally sellin... Read More


FORMER MINISTER GAMINI LOKUGE'S FUNERAL TODAY

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The final rites for former Minister Gamini Lokuge are scheduled to take place this afternoon (3) at the Mawiththara-Dolewatta cemetery in Piliyandala. The former minister passed ... Read More