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'Red' warning for strong winds up to 70 kmph issued

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- A 'Red' warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and from Hamba... Read More


Ex-LTTE member arrested with T-56 firearm in Peliyagoda

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- A 30-year-old individual has been arrested in Peliyagoda by the Kiribathgoda Police last evening (21), based on a tip-off. During the arrest, police recovered a T-56 firearm, a ... Read More


Govt committed to digital health integration and strong regulatory frameworks: PM

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, noted that the country is in need of developing regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation while ensuring efficacy, safety, data ... Read More


Committee of Inquiry finds IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon guilty of all allegations, recommends his removal

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Committee of Inquiry appointed to investigate and report its findings on Inspector General of Police Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power, has fou... Read More


Gita Gopinath, No.2 in IMF to quit in August; Successor to be named soon

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Gita Gopinath, the second-in-command at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will step down at the end of August to return to her position at Harvard University, the IMF has an... Read More


Increase in female population over males could lead to future crises, expert warns

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The continuous decline in the male population in comparison to the number of females in Sri Lanka could lead to significant crises in the future, Senior Professor Aminda Methsila... Read More


Tuk-Tuk robbers nabbed in Polgasowita

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Three individuals allegedly involved in a series of three-wheeler robberies have been apprehended by the Mount Lavinia Crimes Investigation Division, police stated. The arrests ... Read More


BOI approves 57 projects, Sri Lanka gets USD 569mn in FDIs in 2025: Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved 57 projects so far this year (2025), according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chaturanga Abeysingha. ... Read More


UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over 'inhumane killing' of Gaza civilians seeking aid

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The UK and 27 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, where they say the suffering of civilians has "reached new depths". A joint statement says Isr... Read More


CC to consider recommendations for new Chief Justice

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Constitutional Council is scheduled to convene tomorrow (23). The Constitutional Council will convene under the leadership of Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Dur... Read More