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Japan launches govt body to address concerns over foreigners

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Japan on Tuesday (Jul 15) set up an administrative body aimed at easing citizens' concerns over the rapid rise in the number of foreigners in recent years, as policies concerning... Read More


Over 900kg of heroin seized in island wide anti-narcotics operations: Police

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- A total of 922 kilograms of heroin have been seized during joint operations conducted by Sri Lanka Police and Tri-forces across the island over the past seven months of this year... Read More


68 shootings reported across Sri Lanka so far in 2025

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- A total of 68 shooting incidents have been reported across the island in the past seven months of this year, Sri Lanka Police said. At a special press conference held today (14)... Read More


Rajitha Senaratne files anticipatory bail application

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, seeking release on bail in the event of his arrest by the Comm... Read More


Petition seeking injunction on Seethawaka PS chairman election dismissed

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Court of Appeal has dismissed a petition seeking an injunction to prevent Western Province Local Government Commissioner Sarangika Jayasundara from conducting a secret ballot... Read More


No new recruitments at CPC - Managing Director

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), Dr. Mayura Netthikumarage, has announced that there will b... Read More


Sri Lanka and Saudi Fund sign agreements to restructure SAR 517 mn

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) has signed Bilateral Amendatory Loan Agreements with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), marking a significant milestone in the country's ong... Read More


Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake granted bail under strict conditions

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake, who had been arrested and remanded in connection with the recent discovery of a gold-plated T-56 firearm at an apartment complex in Havelock ... Read More


Applications called for re-scrutiny of 2024 O/L results

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Ministry of Education has announced that applications for the re-scrutiny of the results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will be accepted from today (July 14) u... Read More


Every student will have access to jobs or higher education under new reforms - PM

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, emphasized that the selection of underprivileged schools for development... Read More