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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


Failed shooting in Dehiwala: Gunman killed in shootout with STF

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- The gunman suspected to be involved in the recent failed shooting attempt near the railway station at Dehiwala has been shot dead by Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel fol... Read More


Canadian national arrested with cocaine and Hashish at BIA

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- A Canadian national has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while attempting to smuggle more than 05 kg of ... Read More


Full list as Sri Lanka waives visa fees for 40 countries

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- To boost their tourism, the Sri Lankan government has taken a major step by giving visa fee waivers to forty countries. This sudden change in visa policy is expected to boost th... Read More


Court orders FIB to record statements from Minister, Deputy Minister and Mayor

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- The Mount Lavinia Magistrate has directed the Fraud Investigation Bureau (FIB) to record statements from Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe, and t... Read More


Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries - Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to waive visa fees for 40 additional countries to boost tourism, stated Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Viji... Read More