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Fish harvest in Sri Lankan waters gradually declining - NARA

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) says the fish harvest in Sri Lanka's territorial waters has been gradually declining, with the trend being ob... Read More


Religious rites performed for the late Visharad Nanda Malini

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- The Pansukula rites for the late veteran singer Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini were performed this morning (22) at the Nanda Malini Sangeetha Ashramaya (Music Academy) in Nugegoda. ... Read More


Formal procedure to be introduced for presidential pardons of prisoners - Minister

Srilanka, Aug. 21 -- Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, says steps will be taken to promptly submit to the Cabinet a report prepared by a committee app... Read More


10 Police personnel commended for rescuing 11 Navy personnel off Angulana

Srilanka, Aug. 21 -- Ten police personnel attached to the Angulana Police Station have been commended by Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, for their role in rescuing 11 na... Read More


Fourth Kumbal Perahera takes to the streets in Kandy

Srilanka, Aug. 21 -- The fourth Kumbal Perahera of the 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera at the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa has commenced its procession through the streets. The procession commenced at ... Read More


Petitions challenging 22nd Amendment Bill increase to 13

Srilanka, Aug. 21 -- Two more petitions challenging the constitutionality of the 22nd Amendment Bill have reportedly been filed before the Supreme Court today (21). The petitions were filed by the... Read More


Online railway season ticket facility to be extended to private sector employees - Minister

Srilanka, Aug. 21 -- The facility to obtain railway season tickets online, currently available only to public sector employees, will be extended to private sector employees from September as a pilot p... Read More


President stresses uninterrupted supply of essential goods and services during El Nino conditions

Srilanka, Aug. 21 -- A meeting of the Special Cabinet Sub-Committee and Officials' Committee appointed to address the impacts of the El Nino climate phenomenon was held this morning (21) at the Presid... Read More


Fatal road accidents have claimed 1,749 lives so far this year: Police

Srilanka, Aug. 21 -- Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Traffic Control and Road Safety Range W.P.J. Senadheera says that since the beginning of the year, a total of 1,654 fatal... Read More


Police warn public of vehicle thefts due to negligent parking

Srilanka, Aug. 21 -- Police have received reports of vehicles and motorcycles being stolen after motorists and motorcyclists negligently leave their vehicles unattended, Police Media Spokesman Assista... Read More