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Two fishermen missing, four rescued after another boat capsizes in seas off Tangalle

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Another boat accident has been reported in seas off Tangalle. According to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), a total of six fishermen were onboard the vessel when it met with an acciden... Read More


Sri Lanka achieved 70% renewable energy generation in June 2025 - CEB

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Sri Lanka has reached 70% renewable energy generation during June 2025, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said. Issuing a statement in this regard, CEB noted that for the first... Read More


G7 agrees to avoid higher taxes for US and UK companies

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The United States and the Group of Seven nations have agreed to support a proposal that would exempt U.S. companies from some components of an existing global agreement, the G7 s... Read More


CAA rejects claims of maximum price for salt

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) strongly denies media reports claiming that a maximum retail price for salt was determined during a discussion held between the CAA and the S... Read More


Sri Lanka will not cede Katchatheevu Island to any faction: Fisheries Minister

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The Katchatheevu Island belongs to Sri Lanka and will not be handed over to any other party under any circumstances, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam... Read More


Authorities urged to revive ornamental fish industry

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Authorities have been urged to support the ornamental fish breeders by renovating the Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre in Aralaganwila which reportedly helped bring in foreign exc... Read More


Iran says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Evin Prison

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Israel's attack on the Evin Prison in Iran's capital Tehran last week killed 71 people, Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said on Sunday (Jun 29). At the end of an ... Read More


Vehicles worth Rs. 30 mln of powerful politician's associate seized in Bandaragama

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Two luxury vehicles valued at over Rs. 30 million, allegedly imported into the country illegally, have been seized by police in Bandaragama. The Panadura Walana Anti-Vice Unit s... Read More


Eight Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in seas off Mannar

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended eight Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, north of Mannar. The Indian fishermen ... Read More


No discussions with Sri Lanka on forming Commercial Duty Free Zone: Maldives

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Maldives Mohamed Saeed has dismissed media reports that his country is in discussions with Sri Lanka to develop a commercial dut... Read More