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Farmer's fight over water supply ends in Supreme Court after 20 years

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Supreme Court has dismissed a nearly 20-year-old legal battle instituted by a farmer in Aralaganwila, Polonnaruwa against a local Govi Sanvidanaya after the organisation temp... Read More


Sri Lankan Consulate to hold mobile service in Bern

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Switzerland will conduct a two-day Consular Mobile Service in Bern on August 29 and 30, 2026, to provide essential consular services to Sri ... Read More


Specialist doctor-Acting Deputy Director row over alleged scratching

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- A dispute between a specialist doctor and the acting Deputy Director of Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital has been referred to a mediation board following complaints made to t... Read More


22A poses serious threat to democracy: GL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution poses a serious threat to human rights, the role of the Opposition and Sri Lanka's democratic institutions, former Foreign Ministe... Read More


Police on alert for underworld retaliation following Maligawatta shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Police are on alert over possible retaliatory underworld activity following yesterday's fatal shooting on Sangharaja Mawatha in Maligawatta, in which a close relative of underwor... Read More


Budget Proposals Hub of Verite Research returns ahead of Budget 2027

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Verite Research has launched the second edition of its pioneering Budget Proposals Hub, inviting citizens, residents, and organisations to submit proposals for the government's c... Read More


New zero-click WhatsApp attack raises concerns for iPhone users in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- A newly identified zero-click cyberattack targeting WhatsApp users has raised concerns among iPhone users in Sri Lanka, with several individuals reportedly complaining to the Sri... Read More


CAA conducts islandwide raids on Atapirikara, Pirikara sales

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted a special islandwide raid targeting establishments selling Atapirikara and Pirikara items, uncovering several irregularities in... Read More


Rough seas, strong winds expected along several coasts

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an "Amber" advisory for strong winds and rough seas in several sea areas around Sri Lanka. The advisory covers the sea areas extending f... Read More


New DG appointed to National Botanic Gardens

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the permanent appointment of H. C. P. Jayaweera as Director General of the Department of National Botanic Gardens. Jayaweera, a Grade I off... Read More