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President Dissanayake to leave for Maldives today

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for Maldives today (July 28), on a state visit at the invitation of the Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. The Preside... Read More


Trump sets deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia on war with Ukraine

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- U.S. President Donald Trump set a new deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia to make progress toward ending the war in Ukraine or face consequences, underscoring frustration with R... Read More


Owner of crane truck involved in fatal Borella accident arrested

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The owner of the crane truck involved in the fatal road accident that occurred this morning (28) in Borella has also been taken into custody, police stated. According to police,... Read More


Public urged not to fly kites near airports

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The general public has been requested to refrain from flying kites near airports in the country. The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) states that it has received reports of an increas... Read More


Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne remanded

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne who was arrested earlier today by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been remand... Read More


EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America The United States and European Union have reached a trade deal framework, ending a months-long stand... Read More


SC grants leave to proceed with seven FR petitions filed over Rambukkana shooting

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Supreme Court today (28) granted leave to proceed with seven fundamental rights petitions filed in connection with the alleged violation of fundamental human rights during th... Read More


Broker arrested near DMT office in Narahenpita

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- A broker who attempted to solicit a bribe near the head office of the Department of Motor Traffic in Narahenpita has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of... Read More


Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne arrested by CID

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The former Navy Commander h... Read More


Easter Attacks: Case against Pujith, Hemasiri to be taken up once again in September

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The case filed against former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara before the Colombo High Court... Read More