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Western Province plans new dog population management programme

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof announced plans to implement a humane and evidence-based dog population management programme across the province. In a post on X, the Gove... Read More


Mahanayaka Theros call for peace between Thailand, Cambodia

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Venerable Omalpe Sobitha Thero submitted a special letter to Minister Vijitha Herath today (30), conveying a united appeal from the four Mahanayaka Theros of Sri Lanka for peace ... Read More


Nine Sri Lankans ordered to return home from Malaysian checkpoint

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- The Malaysian Checkpoints and Border Agency (MCBA) issued twelve Notices of Refusal of Entry against foreigners suspected of being bogus tourists at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigrat... Read More


CBSL Chief wins 'A' grade from Global Finance

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has received an 'A' grade in Global Finance magazine's Annual Central Banker Report Cards 2025, a recognition t... Read More


Chandimal, Avishka out of Sri Lanka Squad

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Batsmen Dinesh Chandimal and Avishka Fernando have been axed from the Sri Lanka T20 squad ahead of the three-match series against Zimbabwe which starts in Harare on September 3. ... Read More


Anula Seya should not be placed under individual or temple incumbent control: Bellanwila Thera

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The renovation work of the historic Anula Seya in Mihintale Diggala has stalled, and it is inappropriate to hand it over to an individual or appoint a temple incumbent, Venerable... Read More


Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe to deliver CBSL anniversary oration today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe will deliver today the anniversary oration at the institution's 75th anniversary celebrations, to be held at the At... Read More


All former Presidents under probe for possible malpractices during office

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- In the wake of the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over the alleged misuse of state funds for a foreign trip, the government said it would probe similar malpracti... Read More


Rajitha Senaratne appears before Colombo High Court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who had been evading arrest for several days, appeared before the Colombo High Court today. A notice had been issued ordering Senaratne to app... Read More


Handcuffed suspect jumps into crocodile pit in escape bid at Millaniya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Millaniya Police arrested a suspect linked to a shop burglary, who then attempted a dramatic escape by leaping into a crocodile-infested pit while still in handcuffs. Police sai... Read More