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Dembele's 32-minute Hat-Trick writes World Cup history

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Ousmane Dembele has etched his name into FIFA World Cup history after scoring the second-fastest hat-trick ever recorded from the start of a match, powering France to a dominant ... Read More


President's US$ 1 billion loss claim: COPF to inquire from Central Bank officials

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- In the wake of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's revelation that Sri Lanka lost nearly US$ 1 billion in foreign exchange due to fraud involving the banking system, Parliament'... Read More


Youth unemployment declines: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Youth unemployment has declined significantly over the past year, with the government creating new employment opportunities through the tourism and information technology sectors... Read More


Trade Ministry moves to speed up food import clearance

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- A high-level discussion was held at the Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry recently to address delays in the inspection and release of imported f... Read More


Suresh Sallay transferred to cardiology unit

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Suresh Sallay has been transferred to the Cardiology Unit of the Colombo National Hospital. His lawyer said that Sallay w... Read More


Environment Ministry launches WhatsApp service for complaints

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Ministry of Environment has launched an official WhatsApp service to strengthen public participation in environmental conservation and improve communication between citizens ... Read More


Nearly 1,000 cancer patients at risk over CT Simulation delay

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Health Professionals' Association has raised concerns over a serious crisis in radiotherapy services in Sri Lanka's government health sector, warning that nearly 1,000 cancer... Read More


LAWASIA urges Sri Lanka to halt judicial retirement age amendment

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA) has called on the Sri Lankan Government to refrain from proceeding with the proposed Constitutional amendments aimed at inc... Read More


Heavy rain expected over next 36 hours

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Meteorology Department has forecast continued rainy and windy conditions across several parts of the country over the next 36 hours, with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 m... Read More


Indices close in green

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Dialog Axiata, John Keells Holdings and Hayleys with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.7bn. High net worth and ... Read More