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Applications called for Public Service Netball Tournament

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Applications are called for the 2026 Public Service Netball Tournament, which is scheduled to be held from September 16 to 19 at the Valarmathi Grounds in Chavakachcheri, Jaffna. ... Read More


Traffic congestion at Galanigama on Southern Expressway

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Traffic congestion was reported in the Galanigama area on the Southern Expressway. Vehicular movement has been limited to one lane due to an ongoing maintenance. A vehicle exper... Read More


Anuradhapura Gambirigaswewa hospital at risk of closure, No doctor

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Anuradhapura Gambirigaswewa Primary Medical Care Unit is at risk of closure due to the absence of a doctor, residents said. Residents faced severe difficulty because a doctor is ... Read More


Dengue cases exceed 89,000

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The total number of dengue patients reported in the country during this year so far is 89,033, the National Dengue Control Unit pointed out. Within the first 07 days in August, 3... Read More


Government prioritises public security as national security stands established, says Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- National security is secured to the maximum, and the government's attention is currently focused on securing public security, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara said. Th... Read More


SSP Shani Abeysekera promoted as Deputy Inspector General

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Senior Superintendent of Police Shani Abeysekera, the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, has been promoted as Deputy Inspector General (DIG). This promotion is ef... Read More


All arrangements in place for Grade 5 Scholarship Exam

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- All arrangements are ready for the scholarship examination to be held tomorrow at 2,723 examination centres, Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage announced.... Read More


Lanka Sathosa lowers prices of 10 essential goods

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The prices of 10 essential items are reduced by Lanka Sathosa with effect from today (08). Accordingly, a 1kg of chickpeas will be sold at 327 rupees, a kilogram of garlic at 649... Read More


Web portals for two Israeli job sectors open on August 10

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Web portals giving access to two Israeli job sectors will open on August 10, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment states. Issuing a notice, the bureau mentioned that the re... Read More


Four Senior DIGs transferred

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Transfers were granted to several senior police officers by the Police Headquarters subject to the approval of the National Police Commission. Accordingly, Senior Deputy Inspecto... Read More