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It's time to fix the street lights

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Street lights don't exist in many rural parts of the country. This concerns the safety of people who travel along these roads, especially after dark. In areas such as Medawachchi... Read More


A Pyrrhic Triumph on the Bench

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- In politics, there are victories, but not all of them carry positive consequences in the long run. In contrast, victories entail disastrous consequences to the winner. It means v... Read More


More competition better prices - why the CEP 4 tender risks wasting public money

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- According to the senior engineer, the fundamental issue is not whether the Road Development Authority (RDA) has followed procurement procedures, but whether the conditions set fo... Read More


Sri Lanka Dengue Cases 2026: Live Tracker and Latest Updates

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have exceeded 91,000 in 2026, with the Western Province continuing to report the highest number of infections. Use the interactive dashboard below to f... Read More


Wattala shooting suspects deported from India

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Two suspects allegedly involved in a fatal shooting at a birthday party held at a hotel in Wattala on the night of July 23 have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airpor... Read More


Police told to stop playing hide and seek when checking for traffic offences

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- When a vehicle needs to be stopped for a traffic offence, police officers must carry out the interception openly and professionally at a location visible to other road users and ... Read More


'Kotu Kapima' gambling ring expands as bets soar beyond Rs.100,000

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- An illegal betting operation known locally as "Kotu Kapima" has emerged as a growing social and financial concern in Sri Lanka, with authorities warning that the underground sche... Read More


Woman in Colombo arrested over Rs. 57M drug-linked assets

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- A 53-year-old woman has been arrested by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division over properties and assets allegedly acquired through drug trafficking. Police said the invest... Read More


25,000 patients await surgery as heart list extends to 2029

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- More than 25,000 patients across Sri Lanka are currently awaiting heart surgeries, major surgical procedures and essential medical tests, with the waiting list for some heart ope... Read More


Sri Lanka to lose GSP + if death sentence implemented

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Government's proposal for the re-introduction of capital punishment will have a direct bearing on its lobby to retaining the GSP+ trade facility when exporting to countries i... Read More