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Excavation at Chemmani mass grave resumes today

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The third segment of the third phase of excavation at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna resumed on Wednesday morning. The court had granted permission for the third phase of exc... Read More


Central Province Governor Sarath Abeykoon resigns

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Central Province Governor Prof. Sarath Abeykoon has tendered his letter of resignation from the post of Governor to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, citing personal reasons. ... Read More


Walk with an Elephant' launched at Pinnawala

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Visitors to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage can now take part in a unique "Walk with an Elephant" experience, offering an opportunity to observe the animals up close while learn... Read More


BIA handles 4.7 million passengers in first half of 2026

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) handled more than 4.7 million passenger movements during the first six months of 2026, highlighting continued growth in Sri Lanka's aviat... Read More


AKD gains 75.5% public satisfaction against Sajith's 29.4%

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Public satisfaction with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stands at 75.5%, significantly higher than the 29.4% satisfaction rating recorded by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadas... Read More


Former minister's brother arrested over fraud

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Former Provincial Councillor Jayalath Bandara Dissanayake, the brother of former Minister S.B. Dissanayake, has been arrested over allegations of financial fraud, according to po... Read More


Dengue deaths near 50 as cases top 71,000

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sri Lanka's dengue death toll has climbed to nearly 50, while the total number of reported infections has surpassed 71,000 so far this year, according to the National Dengue Cont... Read More


Gold prices ease globally, rupee depreciation limits fall in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Gold prices have declined in international markets, with the downward trend also being reflected in Sri Lanka, although the depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar has li... Read More


Prison population surges to over 42,000 following 'Ratama Ekata' operation

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sri Lanka's prison population has increased from around 28,000 inmates to more than 42,000 since the government took office in 2024, largely due to intensified anti-drug operatio... Read More


Environment agency demands for higher charge on plastic bags

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Sri Lanka Environmental Action Network (SLEAN) has urged the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) to strengthen enforcement of the plastic shopping bag charge, saying incons... Read More