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People forced to bear burden of poverty despite 'Wealthy Country' vision: Patali

SriLanka, July 20 -- People are being forced to bear the burden of poverty despite the government's vision of creating a wealthy country, United Republic Front (UNF) Leader Patali Champika Ranawaka sa... Read More


Radisson Blu Resort Galle appoints Medhatithi Bhattacharjee as GM

SriLanka, July 20 -- Radisson Blu Resort Galle has announced the appointment of Medhatithi Bhattacharjee as its new General Manager, effective 1 July 2026. Medhatithi brings nearly two decades of exp... Read More


Britain is about to get a new leader. Here's how the transition works

SriLanka, July 20 -- Britain has become accustomed to shuffling through prime ministers at a rapid pace and is now poised to have its seventh leader in a decade. But the transition still requires a fe... Read More


Five students transferred to Trincomalee hospital after toxic seed incident

SriLanka, July 20 -- Five Grade 6 students were transferred to the Trincomalee Hospital after falling seriously ill following the suspected consumption of toxic seeds unfit for human consumption at a ... Read More


Universities urged to strengthen community support to prevent dengue outbreaks

SriLanka, July 20 -- Universities cannot combat the growing dengue threat alone and called for greater cooperation from surrounding communities and the health sector to prevent possible outbreaks, Edu... Read More


Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging gender identity circulars

SriLanka, July 20 -- A Fundamental Rights petition challenging the legality of Government circulars permitting individuals to change their gender identity through medical procedures was today dismisse... Read More


Men's Masters Hockey teams leave for World Cup Championships

SriLanka, July 20 -- Men's Over-35, 40 and 50 Masters Hockey teams left the Island yesterday (19) to participate at the Masters World Cup Hockey Championship 2026 scheduled to be held in Rotterdam, Ne... Read More


Energy Sector Stakeholders Identify Priorities to Accelerate Sri Lanka's Renewable Energy Transition

Srilanka, July 20 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently convened "Energy Transition in Sri Lanka: Strategic Insights from Global Markets," bringing together stakeholders from government, industry... Read More


Will Inland Revenue prosecute you for tax mistakes? Things every Sri Lankan needs to know

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The Inland Revenue Department said it will initiate criminal prosecution against individuals and entities who deliberately fail to meet their specified income tax obligations. ... Read More


Man injured in Dehiwala Cemetery shooting

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A man was injured in a shooting at the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery on Sunday. According to police, two unidentified assailants arrived at the cemetery on a motorcycle... Read More