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Man involved in multiple crimes including murder arrested in Kalmunai

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- An individual connected to a series of crimes, including murders, has been arrested by the Homicide and Organized Crime Investigation Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department... Read More


Govt set to introduce property tax in 2027

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The government has agreed to introduce a nationwide property tax in the first half of 2027, according to the latest staff report issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). ... Read More


Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on 12 other nations

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- US President Donald Trump unveiled higher tariffs for Japan, South Korea and a dozen other countries in a push for new trade deals Monday -- but extended the deadline for the stee... Read More


Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways, according to Emirates search data

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates, the world's biggest international airline. E... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in parts of the country today

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (08), the Department of Meteorology... Read More


Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing. Search and rescue teams ... Read More


Over 3,800 red notices issued during Mosquito Control Week

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- A total of 144,250 premises have been inspected island-wide during the National Mosquito Control Week implemented last week, the Media Spokesperson of the National Dengue Control ... Read More


Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal presented by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence, for the Sri Lankan ... Read More


Govt. to provide annual allowance for religious school teachers

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to pay an annual allowance of Rs. 7,500, inclusive of both the teachers' allowance and uniform allowance, to educators serving in reg... Read More


Committee to probe irregularities at Central Cultural Fund

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint a three-member committee to investigate alleged malpractices at the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) during the period from 201... Read More