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Sri Lanka's workers' remittances exceed USD 600 mn in June

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Sri Lanka has received USD 635.7 million in workers' remittances in June 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). This is an incre... Read More


Four arrested with smuggled spices, medicine and cosmetic products in Kilinochchi

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A total of four persons have been apprehended with a stock of smuggled spices, medicine and cosmetic products during a search operation conducted in the beach of Devils Point, Ki... Read More


Dozens of British MPs call for UK to recognise Palestine as state

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Nearly 60 British MPs have called on Foreign Secretary David Lammy and the Foreign Office to immediately recognise Palestine as a state. A mix of centrist and left-wing MPs, inc... Read More


Sri Lankan engineer's 'Smart Drain' innovation earns global recognition at WIPO Awards 2025

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Sri Lankan engineer Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena has won a 2025 WIPO Global Award in the environment category for her innovative stormwater management solution, the 'Smart Drain'. T... Read More


Two suspects remanded over illegal motorcycles and cannabis plants seized at Hambantota Bird Park

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The two suspects who were arrested yesterday (13) for storing illegally imported high-capacity motorcycles valued at Rs. 250 million at the Bird Park warehouse in Hambantota, hav... Read More


Showers expected in several places today

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. Several spells of showers may occur in the North-we... Read More


Two killed in bus-motorcycle collision

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Two people have died in a road accident involving a private bus and a motorcycle that occurred today (July 13) on the Mirigama-Pasyala main road in the Mallahawa area. The accid... Read More


Piumi Hansamali's son granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The son of actress Piumi Hansamali has been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court (No. 07) today (13). Accordingly, he was ordered to be ... Read More


Piumi Hansamali's son arrested over assault incident in Rajagiriya

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The son of actress Piumi Hansamali has been arrested by the Welikada Police in connection with an assault on an individual in Kalapaluwawa, Rajagiriya. He was taken into custody... Read More


Heatwave continues across UK

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Hot weather will continue across the UK on Sunday with possible highs of 31C as the country moves past the peak of its third heatwave this year. Temperatures are forecast to dip... Read More