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Court orders destruction of 1,740kg dhal unfit for human consumption

Srilanka, July 9 -- The Hatton Magistrate's Court has ordered the destruction of 1,740 kilograms of dhal deemed unfit for human consumption and seized during an operation in Kotagala. The stock of... Read More


Cabinet subcommittee reviews development plans for 25 technical colleges

Srilanka, July 9 -- The third meeting of the Cabinet subcommittee appointed to develop 25 Technical and Vocational Colleges under the Department of Technical Education and Training was held today (09)... Read More


EBL becomes exclusive online payment gateway partner for Air Astra

Bangladesh, July 9 -- Through this partnership, EBL further strengthens its position as a leading provider of digital financial services, offering passengers a safe, reliable, and hassle-free payment ... Read More


Security tightened as investigations continue into Negombo Prison unrest

Srilanka, July 8 -- A minor tense situation was reported today (8) as well at the Negombo Prison, where a violent clash between two groups of inmates had recently occurred, the police said. Accord... Read More


Over 1.7 million Sri Lankans employed overseas - Deputy FM

Srilanka, July 8 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra has stated that over 1.7 million Sri Lankans are currently employed in various countries around the world... Read More


Grade 1 admissions to govt schools in 2027 under a new circular - PM

Srilanka, July 8 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government has drawn attention to introducing measures to prohibit or restrict social media use by children under the age of 1... Read More


Cops seize 4 buses operating on kerosene in Ambalangoda

Srilanka, July 8 -- Ambalangoda Police have taken into custody four passenger transport buses that were allegedly operating using kerosene as fuel. The buses were seized during a special operation... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for three districts

Srilanka, July 8 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Batticaloa, Ampara and Monaragala districts. Accordingly, the heat index, the temperature felt by the human body, i... Read More


Land Registrar in Colombo arrested over racket linked to organised criminals

Srilanka, July 8 -- A female Land Registrar has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over her alleged involvement in a large-scale racket of aiding organised criminals by forgi... Read More


Container truck overturns near Grandpass, traffic disrupted

Srilanka, July 8 -- An overturned container truck has obstructed two lanes of the road between Dematagoda and Peliyagoda near Grandpass in Colombo, prompting police to implement traffic diversions whi... Read More