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PM Harini appointed Chairperson of Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organ... Read More


Hambantota Bird Park owner granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The owner of a bird park in Nagarawewa, Hambantota, where several luxury motorcycles imported illegally were found recently, has been released on bail. The order was issued by t... Read More


July allowance for elders to be credited to bank accounts today

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The monthly allowance designated for elderly individuals aged over 70, enrolled in the welfare benefit program, will be credited to their respective bank accounts today (30), the... Read More


Tsunami warnings disrupt US West Coast and Hawaii travel, with flights diverted

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Travel disruptions are mounting along the US West Coast and in Hawaii amid tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia'... Read More


Tsunami threat after Russia quake: Full list of countries and islands at risk

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Several countries are under tsunami threat after a powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Tsunami waves have already reached parts of Russia's Kur... Read More


'Stay strong and stay safe': Donald Trump urges after massive earthquake triggered tsunami warnings

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- U.S. President Donald Trump urged people to "stay strong and stay safe" following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia's eastern coast on Wednesday, promptin... Read More


Earthquake in Russia sets off tsunami alarms in Japan, US, Pacific Islands but no threat to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- With a tsunami hitting the coastal areas of Russia's Kuril Islands and Japan's large northern island of Hokkaido and warnings ringing across Pacific Islands and the US, local off... Read More


First tsunami waves hit northern Japan

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The first tsunami from a huge earthquake off Russia's far east that sparked warnings around the Pacific was observed in northern Japan, measuring around 30 centimeters (one foot)... Read More


MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena's daughter surrenders to Police

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The daughter of Member of Parliament Rohitha Abeygunawardena has surrendered to the Walana Anti-Vice Unit, police stated. She has surrendered with her attorney in relation to in... Read More


Three including toddler killed in multiple road accidents

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Three individuals, including a one-and-a-half-year-old toddler have died due to multiple road accidents reported from across the country, police stated. These accidents took pla... Read More