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Govt. yet to reach final decision on Sinopec refinery

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The government is yet to reach any final decision on the proposed investment of US$ 3.7 billion by Chinese state giant Sinopec mainly due to disagreements on terms and conditions ... Read More


70% of accident outpatient cases are animal bites: Health data

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Seventy percent of patients treated for accident-related injuries in hospital outpatient departments are people who have been bitten by animals, the Directorate of Non-Communicabl... Read More


Sinopec promises accurate fuel dispensing

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sinopec Energy Lanka has said that its fuel dispensing equipment is designed to ensure accuracy and reliability at every fuel station. In a social media post, the company said it... Read More


Court puts off hearing of Rakitha Rajapaksa's case until 2 pm

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The case against Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Nirmala Rajapaksa, Samagi Jana Balawegaya Horana organiser Charith Wasantha Kumara Abeysinghe and former Airport Director of the Civil Avi... Read More


Sri Lanka, Pakistan discuss stronger cooperation in maritime and aviation sectors

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the maritime and aviation sectors during a high-level meeting held at the Ministry of Ports and C... Read More


Court dismisses Yoshitha's revision application relating to "Menik Malla" case

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Court of Appeal today dismissed a revision application filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa in connection with the money laundering case widely known as the "Menik Malla" case. The re... Read More


Former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda arrested

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested former Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda in connection with an ongo... Read More


Strong wind advisory for several areas

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds over the Central, Northern, North- Central and North-Western Provinces and in the Ratnapura, Hambantota and T... Read More


Fire destroys 10 acres of Haputale forest reserve

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A fire that broke out in the Turpentine Forest Reserve near the Haputale Y-junction has spread rapidly, destroying around 10 acres of land, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) sa... Read More


Commander Chaminda Walakuluge returns to head Naval Media

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy has appointed Commander (N) Chaminda Walakuluge as the new Director of Naval Media with effect from July 1, 2026. Commander Walakuluge succeeds th... Read More