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BRICS nations to voice 'serious concerns' over Trump tariffs during Rio summit

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- BRICS leaders are set to gather in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, calling for reform of traditional Western institutions while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism in a... Read More


Army assists in treatment of injured tusker 'Bhathiya'

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The Sri Lanka Army has assisted in the treatment of the injured wild tusker 'Bhathiya', who had been roaming around the Manigama area in Nikaweratiya while recovering from gunshot... Read More


Matthew Duckworth named Australia's next High Commissioner to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Matthew Duckworth has been named as Australia's next High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Australia has announced. Duckworth is a senior career off... Read More


Dalai Lama turns 90 and vows to keep defying China for years

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, turns 90 today (Jul 6) after a week of celebrations by followers during which he riled China again and spoke about his h... Read More


Four arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle alcohol and cardamom stock worth Rs. 15M

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A total of four Sri Lankans have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning (06) while attempting to smuggle a stock of alcohol and cardamom ... Read More


Motorcyclist dies in train collision at unprotected railway crossing in Kochchikade

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A person has died in an accident that occurred at an unprotected railway crossing on a by-road leading to Lurdu Mawatha in Kochchikade. A motorcycle was hit by a train traveling ... Read More


12-hour water cut in several areas of Gampaha tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in the Gampaha District tomorrow (07), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. Accordingly, the water s... Read More


'Healthcare is not just a service. It is a social necessity' - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that healthcare is not just a service but a social necessity, and that good regulation, like good governance, is ultimately about prot... Read More


Govt to establish wildlife hospital and mobile unit for elephant care

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Pathirana stated that steps will be taken in the future to establish a wildlife hospital and a mobile medical unit to treat ailing elephants, f... Read More


Elon Musk announces forming of 'America Party' in further break from Trump

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The tattered bromance between Republican President Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn on Saturday when the space and automotive bil... Read More