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UN rights chief: Israel-Iran hostilities inflict severe civilian harm

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The large-scale attacks carried out by Israel across Iran, along with missile and drone strikes launched by Iran in response, have caused serious human rights and humanitarian im... Read More


Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake produced before court

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Duminda Dissanayake, who was remanded in custody, has been brought before the Mount Lav... Read More


Sri Lanka-Bangladesh FTA?

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra has expressed Sri Lanka's interest in strengthening relations with Bangladesh's private sector. "Strengthening relations betw... Read More


Kumana entrance of Yala National Park to open tomorrow for Kataragama pilgrimage season

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Kumana entrance, located on the eastern side of the Yala National Park is scheduled to be opened tomorrow (20) in preparation for the 2025 Kataragama pilgrimage season. The ... Read More


Police investigation underway over assets of 28 politicians

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- An investigation has been initiated regarding the assets of 28 politicians, including current Members of Parliament and prominent ministers of the previous government by the Ille... Read More


Mosquito control week to be implemented across 16 districts

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- A mosquito control week will be implemented in 16 districts from June 30 to July 5, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) announced. Speaking at a press conference held in Col... Read More


Train guards to launch token strike from midnight today

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Lanka Railway Controllers' Union says it will engage in a 48-hour token strike from midnight today (19), citing several issues, including delays in promotions. The General S... Read More


German lab tests reveal substandard immunoglobulin vials contained harmful bacteria

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Court was today (19) informed that the controversial "substandard immunoglobulin vials" which caused widespread controversy in the country, contained harmful and highly dangerous... Read More


PM Harini on the timely need to address food loss and food insecurity

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the High-Level Policy Dialogue entitled 'Beyond Waste: Optimizing Food, Water, and Energy for Better Nutrition in South Asia... Read More


One of Keheliya's daughters remanded after failing to fulfill bail conditions

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- One of the daughters of former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella who was granted bail earlier today, has been ordered to be remanded after failing to fulfill the bail condi... Read More