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Special opposition meeting called to discuss judges' retirement age proposal

Srilanka, July 23 -- Leaders of opposition political parties are scheduled to meet this afternoon (23) to discuss the government's proposal to extend the retirement age of judges. The meeting has ... Read More


Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to attend ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila

Srilanka, July 23 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to participate in the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting and the commemora... Read More


Malaysian national arrested with Rs. 4.95 million worth of cigarettes at BIA

Srilanka, July 23 -- A Malaysian national has been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), for allegedly attempting to smuggle a stock of f... Read More


Vehicle used by gunmen in Devinuwara shooting found in Dikwella

Srilanka, July 23 -- The car allegedly used by unidentified gunmen who opened fire at a house near the Dewundara Devalaya in Matara has been found in Dikwella early this morning (23). Police said... Read More


Private hospital in Jaffna fined Rs. 3 million for overcharging patients

Srilanka, July 23 -- A private hospital in Jaffna has been fined Rs. 3 million by the Jaffna Magistrate's Court for charging patients above the approved maximum fee for a medical test. The Consume... Read More


Minister Vijitha Herath meets Indian, Bangladeshi Foreign Ministers at ARF meeting

Srilanka, July 23 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath met Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman ... Read More


Strong El Nino conditions could hit Sri Lanka earlier than expected, warns Environment Minister

Srilanka, July 23 -- Sri Lanka could face significant weather changes in the coming months as the El Nino climate phenomenon continues to intensify, with its peak expected to arrive earlier than previ... Read More


Firearm found during special dengue inspection in Battaramulla

Srilanka, July 23 -- A firearm has been discovered inside a house during a special inspection carried out in Pelawatte, Battaramulla as part of the National Dengue Control Programme. The operation wa... Read More


Tree fall disrupts traffic on Hatton-Colombo main road

Srilanka, July 23 -- Traffic along the Hatton-Colombo main road in the Malliappuwa area has been severely disrupted this morning (23) after a large tree collapsed onto the road. The incident had occu... Read More


Appeals Court dismisses petition seeking postponement of 2026 A/L Exam

Srilanka, July 23 -- The Court of Appeal today (23) has dismissed, without taking it up for hearing, a writ petition seeking an order to postpone the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, scheduled ... Read More