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Sri Lanka begins talks on strengthening digital workforce and institutions

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sri Lanka has launched discussions with international development partners to strengthen the country's digital transformation by focusing on human resources and institutional cap... Read More


Special train services to Jaffna for Nallur Festival - Minister Bimal Rathnayake assures

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Minister of Highways and Transport Bimal Rathnayake has assured that the government is paying attention to providing special train and bus services during the Nallur and Madhu fe... Read More


Road accident in Anuradhapura kills two, injures pregnant woman

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Two people were killed and a pregnant woman was seriously injured following a collision between a motorcycle and a "Sisu Seriya" school bus in the Mihindupura area of Anuradhapur... Read More


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