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Temporary procedure introduced for Police clearance report

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Sri Lanka Police has introduced a temporary procedure for Police Clearance Report applications following an unexpected technical failure affecting the computerized system of ... Read More


Sri Lankan shooters return home with 10 medals from International Championships

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka's national shooting team returned to the island after an impressive international campaign, winning a total of 10 medals - three gold, four silver and three bronze - at... Read More


Gazette notification on deploying elephants for Peraheras soon

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Environment Ministry is preparing to issue a Gazette notification establishing a mechanism to regulate and deploy captive elephants for Peraheras and other cultural and relig... Read More


Sri Lankan star emerges as Chopra's biggest threat

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Neeraj Chopra will face a reshuffled javelin field at the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday night, with Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage emerging as one of the leading chall... Read More


2027 school term dates and exam schedule announced

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has issued Circular No. 31/2026 outlining the school term schedule, public holiday calendar and major examinatio... Read More


Emergency airlift planned as Filgrastim shortage hits hospitals

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- A Daily Mirror report on the shortage of the cancer drug Filgrastim, published on August 18 under the headline "Drug shortage puts cancer patients' lives at stake," came under sc... Read More


Sri Lanka becomes new transshipment hub for Lamborghinis

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port has become an important transit point for luxury vehicles including Lamborghinis as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt shippi... Read More


High Court acquits technical officer in Rs. 40,000 bribery case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Colombo High Court today acquitted a Technical Officer who had been charged with soliciting a bribe of Rs. 40,000 on two occasions and accepting a total of Rs. 40,000 in two ... Read More


Poor engine condition caused Colombo-KKS train breakdown: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The poor condition of the engine caused the breakdown of the Colombo-Kankesanthurai (KKS) train yesterday (20), Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena told Parliament. R... Read More


Parliament pays tribute to late singer Nanda Malini

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Parliament today paid tribute to late veteran singer Nanda Malini, recalling her immense contribution to Sri Lankan music and society. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the... Read More