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Woman hacked to death in Kuruwita

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A young woman has been murdered with a sharp weapon in Dewipahala, Kuruwita, police stated. According to police, a man attacked the young woman in an attempt to steal a gold neck... Read More


French air traffic control strike disrupts global flights

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- French air traffic controllers began a two-day strike today, disrupting hundreds of flights and causing delays that have rippled far beyond France's borders. The industrial action... Read More


Youth files FR petition alleging unlawful detention after incident with 'Teacher Amma'

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A youth has filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition before the Supreme Court, alleging unlawful arrest and detention by the Katana Police following an incident involving Hyeshika... Read More


2026 Grade One Admissions: Instructions and model application issued

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- List of instructions and the model application for the admission of children to grade one in government schools for the year 2026 have been issued by the Ministry of Education. T... Read More


Sri Lanka-Hungary sign debt restructuring agreement amounting to Euro 30mn

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The government of Sri Lanka and the Hungarian Export Credit Insurance Plc. have signed a bilateral agreement in relation to the External Debt Restructuring Process, the Ministry o... Read More


Fire breaks out in a factory in Bingiriya

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A fire has broken out in a factory located in Bingiriya this afternoon (03), police stated. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Ada Derana.... Read More


Shooting incident reported in Negombo

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A shooting incident has been reported at Dungalpitiya in Negombo, a short while ago. It is reported that a police officer has opened fire at a motorcycle after the rider had fail... Read More


Govt appoints committee to tackle plastic pollution

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A committee has been appointed to investigate and submit a report on plastic-based products in the market that pose a threat to the health of children, the Ministry of Trade, Comm... Read More


Plans underway to remove illegal constructions threatening Sigiriya - Archeology DG

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Director General of the Department of Archaeology, Professor D. Thusitha Mendis, has announced plans to remove unauthorized constructions that are affecting Sri Lanka's iconic... Read More


Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva and 2 others granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Former Minister Mervyn Silva and two others were granted bail today (03) by the Gampaha High Court over allegations of selling state land in Kiribathgoda through forged documents.... Read More