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Strong wind warning disrupts coastal operations

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Wind speeds across maritime zones stretching from Kankesanthurai through Mannar to Kalpitiya alongside Hambantota to Pottuvil could reach 60 to 70 kilometres per hour. Operation... Read More


BASL rejects judicial retirement age extension proposals

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) at the special general meeting held earlier today (29) unanimously agreed to oppose the proposed constitutional changes altering the retir... Read More


Fire breaks out at Matara shop

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A fire erupted this afternoon at a plastic goods shop located in Matara town. Police stated that the fire was brought under control by deploying two fire engines from the Matara... Read More


BASL to take judicial retirement age concerns to Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka is planning to take the protest against the government proposal to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges directly... Read More


Nation's spiritual growth comes first, says Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Regardless of physical progress, true national development is measured by the moral values, discipline, and spiritual growth of the people, expressed Prime Minister Dr. Harini Am... Read More


Another ship carrying metro buses arrives in Colombo today

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A ship carrying 106 new metro buses is scheduled to arrive at the Colombo Port today (29). Accordingly, the ship is scheduled to arrive at the Eastern Terminal this afternoon, t... Read More


Navy arrests 12 suspects over illegally transporting sea cucumbers in Mannar

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Twelve individuals were detained yesterday (28) during a special Naval operation conducted at the Southbar beach and its land areas in Mannar. The suspects were illegally transpo... Read More


BASL passes resolution against extending judicial retirement age

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A resolution opposing the proposal to extend the retirement age of judicial officers was unanimously passed by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL). President of the Associat... Read More


Youth helps recover phone snatched by monkey

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A mobile phone valued at approximately Rs. 100,000, that was snatched by a monkey at the Trincomalee Koneswaram Temple, was rescued and returned to its owner, by a youth from Epp... Read More


'Hiru Rajadharma Pratipada' offers alms to 1,000 monks at Kelaniya Temple

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The 'Hiru Rajadharma Pratipada' programme, organised by Hiru Media Network to mark the Esala Full Moon Poya Day, is currently underway, at the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara.... Read More