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Sri Lanka bans import of goods produced with forced labour

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in a gazette notification, has prohibitted the importation of any goods that are mined, produced or manufactured wholly or partly by forced la... Read More


North Western Province extends Grade 6-11 second term exams due to delay in question papers

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The North Western Provincial Education Department has postponed part of the second term examinations for Grades 6 to 11 after delays in the printing and distribution of question ... Read More


Police probe death of man following distressing Facebook live

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Karandeniya Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 35-year-old man from the Thalgawatta area of Karandeniya, who died during a Facebook livestream. The deceas... Read More


STF Constable who died during operation posthumously promoted

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Police Constable D.P. Ranasinghe of the Police Special Task Force (STF), who lost his life in the Mahaweli River while taking part in an operation to apprehend suspected illegal ... Read More


Asia-Pacific's future depends on giving young people hope, says UNFPA official

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The future of Asia and the Pacific will be shaped not by fertility rates or population trends alone, but by whether young people have reason to hope, according to UNFPA Asia and ... Read More


Harsha urges Colombo Mayor to repair damaged Independence Square walking path

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has urged the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar to immediately repair the walking pat... Read More


26-year-old arrested for allegedly killing parents in Embilipitiya

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- A 26-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of his parents in the Kiralawellakatuwa area of Embilipitiya. According to the police, the incident occurred last night follow... Read More


CAA plans pilot project for passenger-carrying drones

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Sri Lanka is planning to launch a pilot project to introduce passenger-carrying drones in the country as part of efforts to explore advanced... Read More


CID seeks Health Ministry probe into substandard cardiac devices

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has requested the Health Ministry Secretary to conduct a preliminary inquiry to identify the individuals and companies responsible for... Read More


Quadruple murder accused acquitted after 16 years

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- An accused who stood indicted with quadruple murder was found not guilty and acquitted by North Central Province High Court Judge Indika Attanayake. The case had been pending for... Read More