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Thailand declares martial law in 8 districts

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai Friday blamed Cambodia for initiating the latest armed conflict by using "military force first." During a speech at the Gov... Read More


President holds meeting with US Trade Representative on tariff reduction

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- A virtual discussion was held this evening (25) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer aimed at reducing the trade tarif... Read More


Writ petition filed seeking removal of illegal electric fences to protect elephants

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- A writ petition has been filed before the Court of Appeal seeking an order directing authorities to detect and remove illegal electric fences to ensure the protection and conserv... Read More


Brigadier Franklin Joseph appointed Defence Ministry spokesman

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Brigadier Franklin Joseph officially assumed duties as the new Director of Media and Spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, succeeding Colonel Nalin Herath. A senior officer of ... Read More


Govt to Establish Think Tank for Rural Industrial Revival - PM

Srilanka, July 25 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government will initiate steps to establish a National Industrial Planning Think Tank centered on revitalizing the rural econ... Read More


Four Children Dead, Several Injured as Rajasthan School Building Collapses

Srilanka, July 25 -- At least four children were killed and several are feared trapped after a government school building collapsed in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district on Friday, said officials here, add... Read More


Strong Winds Damage School Buildings During Exams in Galle

Srilanka, July 25 -- Several buildings of Ananda Maha Vidyalaya in Kithulampitiya, Galle, were severely damaged this morning (25) due to strong winds accompanied by heavy rainfall. The incident occurr... Read More


Order Issued to Archaeology Dept. Over Human Remains Found in Sampur

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Muthur Magistrate Taslim Mohamed Pawsan, who visited the site where a human skull and skeletal remains were discovered during a landmine clearance near the Sampur East Children's... Read More


CC approves Preethi Padman as new Chief Justice

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Constitutional Council today approved the name of Supreme Court judge Preethi Padman Surasena as the new Chief Justice. Justice Surasena's name was nominated by President An... Read More


Modular system to replace exam-focused learning from 2026: Minister

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The government is moving away from an exam-centric education system towards a modular system focused on active learning, with the aim of providing quality education for all child... Read More