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Indigenous communities to receive legal identification under new measures

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Legal identification for Sri Lanka's Indigenous communities will be introduced under new measures announced by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, as the Government moves ahead ... Read More


Three Hettipola motorcycle dealers fined for overcharging

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Three motorcycle dealers in Hettipola have been fined by the Hettipola Magistrate's Court for selling motorcycles above the official dealer prices and failing to display prices, fo... Read More


Police bust counterfeit currency operation in Kotte

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- The Western Province South Crimes Division has arrested a 53-year-old man over the alleged production of counterfeit currency at a communication centre in Kotte, Mirihana. The arr... Read More


Sri Lanka's foreign remittances surpass US$5 Billion in first seven months

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Sri Lanka's foreign remittances from overseas workers have surpassed US$5 billion during the first seven months of 2026, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka... Read More


Kusal Mendis elected first President of Sri Lanka Professional Cricketers' Association

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Sri Lanka limited-overs captain Kusal Mendis has been elected the first President of the newly established Sri Lanka Professional Cricketers' Association (SLPCA). The appointment ... Read More


Controversy erupts at 'Battle of the Queens' cricket encounter

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- The annual "Battle of the Queens" one-day cricket encounter between Princess of Wales' College, Moratuwa, and Yasodhara Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo, ended amid controversy at De... Read More


Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- At least four people have been killed in a helicopter crash in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, according to a statement from the Colombian consul in the country. Saturday's ... Read More


Tunisian tourist dies after being swept away while surfing

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- A 21-year-old Tunisian tourist who went missing after being swept away by a rip current while surfing off the Weligama coast has been found dead. According to Weligama Police, the... Read More


Two arrested over viral cat cruelty incident in Thalathuoya

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Two suspects have been arrested by the Thalathuoya Police in connection with an alleged act of cruelty against a cat, footage of which recently went viral on social media. The inv... Read More


Showers exceeding 75 mm in several areas: Met. Department

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The Meteorology Department forecast showers exceeding 75 mm in several areas including Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. The Department said showers ... Read More