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Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to regional solar cooperation

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya today reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to strengthening regional solar cooperation and securing sustainable energy for the future, as she addre... Read More


Constable linked to murder of 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' released on bail

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Hasitha Roshan, a constable attached to the Athurugiriya Police, who was in remand custody over allegations of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanje... Read More


President wants more focus on digitalization, public transport in 2026 budget

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to focus more on projects centered around areas such as digitalization, strengthening public transport and integrating... Read More


Spike in skin diseases sparks health warning

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A sudden rise in skin-related illnesses has been reported across the country, causing concern among health officals, the Health Promotion Bureau said. Dermatologist Dr. Janaka A... Read More


Former UPFA PS member sentenced to death

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Former United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) member of the Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha, Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Wasantha, alias Alibaby, has been sentenced to death. The ord... Read More


Caution urged for Sri Lanka's South Sudan crude deal

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sri Lanka's interest in diversifying its oil supply portfolio by exploring crude imports from South Sudan may pose serious political, logistical, and technical challenges, Sri La... Read More


Probe launched into irregularities at Sabaragamuwa university

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Education Ministry has appointed an independent investigation committee to probe alleged administrative and financial irregularities at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lan... Read More


Opposition parties disturbed over SJB decision to form joint administration of Beruwala PS with NPP

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- A group of seniors in a number of opposition parties have expressed their displeasure over the decision by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to form a joint administration in the ... Read More


Emirates enhances Colombo service with four-class Boeing 777 from July 18

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Emirates, the world's largest international airline, is set to enhance its service on the Colombo-Dubai route by deploying its newly retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 aircraft fr... Read More


Ex-SriLankan Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe was released on bail Monday after being charged with abusing his position and misusing public funds while heading the ... Read More