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Rakitha, Charitha and Aruna further remanded

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered the further remand of Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Nirmala Rajapaksha, Samagi Jana Balawegaya Horana organiser Charitha Was... Read More


Sri Lanka Dengue Cases 2026: Live Tracker and Latest Updates

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have exceeded 73,000 in 2026, with the Western Province continuing to report the highest number of infections. Use the interactive dashboard below to f... Read More


Saving street animals is everyone's responsibility: PM

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today said that protecting and saving the lives of street animals is a shared responsibility, urging the public to stop abandoning pets in p... Read More


Andadola, Akurala railway sub-stations reopen after months of closure

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The Railways Department has reopened the Andadola and Akurala railway sub-stations, restoring ticketing and other passenger services after both stations remained closed for sever... Read More


SDIG Waruna Jayasundara transferred

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) in charge of the Eastern Province, Waruna Jayasundara has been transferred as the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of the... Read More


Court to hear intervention petitions in Suresh Sallay's writ petition on August 4

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The Court of Appeal today fixed August 4 to hear several intervention petitions filed both in support of and in opposition to the writ application filed by former State Intellige... Read More


Indices close in red

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as Dialog Axiata, Hatton National Bank and Central Finance Company with the turnover crossing Rs.1.2 Bn. Meanwhil... Read More


Weaker rupee offsets global gold price drop: SLGJA

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The gold prices have declined in the international markets but the depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar has limited the impact of the fall on the local gold... Read More


Sampath Bank to raise up to Rs.10bn through Basel III-compliant green bond issue

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Sampath Bank PLC will open subscriptions on July 17 for a Basel III-compliant Tier 2 green bond issue, aimed at raising up to Rs.10 billion, to strengthen its capital base and su... Read More


Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka allots 123,055 shares to directors under ESOP

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC has allotted 123,055 ordinary voting shares to two senior executives, following the exercise of options under the company's Employee Share Op... Read More