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PUCSL seeks public opinion on challenges faced by renewable energy developers

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- A public consultation will be held today (02) to identify the challenges faced by renewable energy developers in Sri Lanka, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) ha... Read More


'Aswesuma' Phase 2: List of eligible families released

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The list of eligible families selected for the second phase of the 'Aswesuma' welfare benefit allowance has been officially released. The list has been displayed on the notice bo... Read More


Over 138,000 tourist arrivals recorded in June

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- A total of 138,241 tourists arrived in the country in June 2025, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. This is an increase of 21.8% in comparison t... Read More


Ex-President Ranil thanks Elon Musk for Starlink

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his gratitude to SpaceX founder and CEO, Elon Musk, for enabling access to Starlink satellite internet services for all Sri Lan... Read More


MOD reviews progress of Defence Headquarters Complex construction

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- A high-level progress review meeting on the Defence Headquarters Complex project has been held at the Ministry of Defence, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. Chaired by Secretary to the ... Read More


Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, Trump says

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said. During the proposed deal, "we will work with all parti... Read More


Petition against MP Archchuna fixed for hearing

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Court of Appeal today (02) granted leave to proceed with the hearing of the petition filed seeking to nullify the parliamentary membership of Jaffna District Independent MP Ra... Read More


National Mosquito Control Week: Over 48,000 premises inspected islandwide

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Ministry of Health has announced that inspections will continue across the country today (July 2), marking the third day of National Mosquito Control Week. According to the M... Read More


Sarvajana Balaya suspends party membership of Padiyathalawa PS member

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The 'Sarvajana Balaya' alliance has decided to suspend the party membership of Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha member Chathun Irangika Withanage for acting against party directives... Read More


New Norwood PS Chairman assumes duties amid tight security

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Johannes Francis Allen, who was elected to the Norwood Pradeshiya Sabha from the National People's Power (NPP), and Sivakumar Nadarajah, who was elected to the Pradeshiya Sabha fr... Read More