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Light rain expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Showers may occur today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. Main... Read More


79-year-old Spaniard arrested at BIA with narcotics

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- A foreign national was arrested with 2.198 kg of cocaine valued at Rs. 110 million. The arrest was made by the Customs Narcotics Control Division at Katunayake Airport. The per... Read More


BASL rejects MP Egodawithana's statements against President Rajeev Amarasuriya

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Statements made in Parliament yesterday by ruling party MP Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana against Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya... Read More


Sri Lanka faces economic risk as tax revenue outpaces growth

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Tax collections in Sri Lanka surged by 49 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year under the latest Extended Fund Facility programme. Meanwhile... Read More


21 leading companies involved in major dollar racket, CID tells court

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Twenty one leading companies in Sri Lanka are involved in a massive racket of sending dollars abroad under the guise of importing goods in violation of the Customs Ordinance, the... Read More


Warrant issued for MP Ramanathan Archchuna

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- An arrest warrant was issued for Jaffna District Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna by the Fort Magistrate's Court. The warrant was issued due to non-appearance for the case r... Read More


Train services to Talaimannar resume

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Train operations from Colombo Fort to Talaimannar resume today (24). Accordingly, the train departs Colombo Fort daily at 3.50 p.m. and will reach the Talaimannar Pier railway s... Read More


Ditwah triggers 8% Keeri Samba shortage

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Sri Lanka can currently meet only about 7% of its national rice demand through Keeri Samba, despite the variety normally accounting for roughly 15% of the country's total require... Read More


Dengue cases surpass 80,000 as death toll reach 59

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Total dengue cases reported so far this year increased to 80,114, with 59 dengue deaths, the National Dengue Control Unit informed in its latest statement. The records show 1,09... Read More


No confidence motion against Justice Minister defeated

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The no confidence motion against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara was defeated by a majority of 116 votes. A total of 152 votes were cast against the no-confidence motio... Read More