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181 Indian fishermen, 24 boats taken into custody for poaching in 2025

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- A total of 181 Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in 2025 for poaching in Sri Lankan waters. 24 Indian fishing vessels have also been detained so fa... Read More


Thailand mulls zero duty for more US goods to win tariff deal

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Thailand is weighing allowing zero-duty market access for more US goods to help persuade the Trump administration to lower a threatened 36% tariff on its exports. Thailand, whic... Read More


Another suspect linked to murder of 'Army Upul' arrested

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- An individual who allegedly assisted in the shooting and killing of 'Army Upul' in Batuwatta, Ragama has been arrested by the Kelaniya Division Crime Investigation Unit. Accordi... Read More


Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 15 mn seized in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A stock of 38kg and 700g of Kerala cannabis has been seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during a search operation conducted off the Eluvaitivu Island in Jaffna. The gross street value... Read More


Parents' support key to make education reforms a success: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The support of not only teachers, but also the administrative sector and parents, is vital for the successful implementation of proposed education reforms, Prime Minister Dr. Har... Read More


CBSL's Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will launch the 'Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week' from tomorrow (14). Accordingly, the 'National Awareness Week' launch by the Financia... Read More


'Exam-based education system is flawed and needs change': PM Harini

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the current perspective on education is extremely narrow, and that the practice of evaluating education solely based on exam res... Read More


North Korea reaffirms support for Russia's war in Ukraine

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his "unconditional support" on the war in Ukraine, according to Pyongyang state media reports. In talks with Russian Foreign Minis... Read More


Sri Sobitha Nahimigama Housing Project vested with public

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The official handover of the Sri Sobitha Nahimigama housing project to its beneficiaries has taken place at the Oyamadua, Elpathagama in the Anuradhapura District, with the parti... Read More


Sri Lanka to seek further tariff cut from US before deadline

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The Chairman of the Export Development Board (EDB), Mangala Wijesinghe, stated that discussions will be held with the United States before August 01, in an effort to obtain furth... Read More