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Four including cops arrested for killing pregnant deer remanded

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- The four suspects, including two Police Sergeants, who were arrested in connection with the killing of a pregnant deer within the Heenugala Reserve at Makulugaswewa, Galewela, ha... Read More


809 schools designated as 'national schools' in name only - COPA reveals

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- It has been revealed during a meeting of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) that a sum of over Rs. 2.4 million has been spent solely on name boards to designate 809 provinci... Read More


Navy arrests 65 for engaging in illegal fishing activities

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- In a series of separate operations conducted within nearly two weeks between 09 and 22 July, the Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended a total of 65 individuals involved in various ille... Read More


Social spending, protecting vulnerable an indicative target in IMF program - SL Mission Chief

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has underscored the importance of sustaining Sri Lanka's reform momentum and safeguarding macroeconomic stability, following a week-long mis... Read More


Sri Lanka calls for peaceful dialogue on Cambodia-Thailand border clashes

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has called for a peaceful resolution to the recent clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Fore... Read More


Hambantota Bird Park owner and 2 others further remanded

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- The owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawewa, Hambantota, along with two other suspects, have been further remanded until July 30 for allegedly concealing illegally imported motorcycle... Read More


Former Minister P. Dayaratne passes away at 89

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Former Minister P. Dayaratne, a veteran politician and long-serving Member of Parliament from the Ampara District, has passed away at the age of 89, according to family sources. ... Read More


President Anura Kumara to visit Maldives on Monday

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a state visit to the Maldives from July 28 to 30, 2025, at the invitation of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. During the vis... Read More


President AKD holds virtual tariff talks with US Trade Representative

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- A virtual discussion was held this evening (25) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer regarding the further reduction of ... Read More


IMF to assess impact of external risks on Sri Lanka's economy during fifth review

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Sri Lanka's continued economic progress as the country prepares for its fifth review under the IMF-supported Extended Fund ... Read More