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Veteran singer Nanda Malani passes away

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Veteran singer and musician Doctor Nanda Malini, who rendered an incomparable service to the Sri Lankan light music field and earned the title "The Echo of the Nation", passed aw... Read More


Hot weather expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Department of Meteorology stated that hot weather will prevail tomorrow in the Eastern and North Central provinces, as well as in the Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitiv... Read More


Korean Embassy introduces visa application system in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka will introduce changes to its visa application procedures from August 21, 2026, following the opening of the VFS Global Visa App... Read More


Shashi Weerawansa released on bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered the release of Shashi Weerawansa on pending appeal bail after she faced accusations of committing an offence under the Immigrants and Emigr... Read More


Sri Lanka Air Force controls Vavuniya wildfire

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force successfully controlled a sudden wildfire that broke out in the Purawasamkulam area in Vavuniya. Acting upon a notification received from the Purawasamku... Read More


Police officer dies from gunshot wounds

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A police officer deployed for security duties at the Sri Saddharmarajika Temple in Rajagiriya has died from gunshot wounds. Police suspect that the officer may have died by suic... Read More


Rs. 835 million in Ditwah compensation paid to Badulla families

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Compensation cheques worth a total of Rs. 835 million were presented today (20) at the Badulla District Secretariat premises for 248 families affected by cyclone Ditwah in the Ba... Read More


Catholic bishops express concern over proposal to extend retirement age of judges

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Deep concern emerged following the cabinet decision published on 27 July 2026 to increase the statutory retirement age of judges in Sri Lanka. The Catholic Bishops' Conference in... Read More


Suspect arrested with phone batteries and drugs intended for Magazine Prison

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A suspect was arrested along with phone batteries and drugs planned to be sent to the Borella - Magazine Prison. The individual was arrested in the Sahaspura - Seewali Lane area... Read More


Free Lawyers Organisation criticises government's lawmaking

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- When drafting a law, a practice should exist to consult all relevant parties and act optimally, but all practices functioning in Sri Lanka during lawmaking are being pushed aside... Read More