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Sri Lanka Marines Corps personnel join world's largest maritime exercise in Hawaii

Srilanka, July 21 -- Sri Lanka Marine Corps personnel have taken part in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise currently being held in Hawaii, alongside military forces from 28 other countries. ... Read More


2027 Budget: President reviews fisheries growth, exports and community support plans

Srilanka, July 21 -- A discussion to review the progress of projects implemented under the 2026 budgetary allocations for the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources and to consider proposa... Read More


President extends congratulations to new British PM Andy Burnham

Srilanka, July 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, while expressing Sri Lanka's co... Read More


Parliament approves referral of COPA, COPE reports to AG and Bribery Commission

Srilanka, July 21 -- Parliament today (21) approved motions to refer reports submitted to Parliament by the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) and the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), containi... Read More


Sri Lanka marks 100 years of Public Health Service

Srilanka, July 21 -- Sri Lanka's Public Health Service marked its centenary today (21) with a national celebration at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, held u... Read More


Appeals Court defers hearing on Suresh Sallay's petition to July 27

Srilanka, July 21 -- The Court of Appeal has scheduled further hearings for July 27 in the writ petition filed by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh... Read More


CAA conducts islandwide raids on shops near bus terminals to curb consumer violations

Srilanka, July 21 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has carried out special raids on several shops and restaurants located near major bus stands and long-distance bus stops across the island. ... Read More


Govt purchased 1,910 metric tons of paddy so far - Cabinet Spokesman

Srilanka, July 21 -- Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has revealed that the government has purchased a total of 1,910 metric tons of paddy as of yesterday (20). The Minister m... Read More


Proposal presented seeking 33% women's representation in provincial council elections

Srilanka, July 20 -- The National Election Commission has proposed a technical framework to increase the representation of women and youth in Provincial Council Elections while maintaining the existin... Read More


BASL calls for stakeholder review before changes to judges' retirement age

Srilanka, July 20 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on the government to halt further action on a proposed constitutional amendment to increase the retirement ages of Supreme Court... Read More