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Some Presidential palaces converted into court houses: PM

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Some Presidential palaces have been converted into court houses, while others will be used for economically viable purposes, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament tod... Read More


Ven. Omalpe Sobhitha Thera resigns as Chief Sangha Nayaka

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Ven. Dr. Omalpe Sobhitha Thera has resigned from the post of Chief Sangha Nayaka of the Southern Province of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya after serving in the position for 1... Read More


Public invited to name Pinnawala Zoo's three fishing cat cubs

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- As Sri Lanka prepares to celebrate World Cat Day on August 8, Pinnawala Zoo has opened a public naming competition for its three adorable Fishing Cat cubs, inviting animal lovers... Read More


Kusal Mendis ruled out of remaining LPL 2026 matches

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Colombo Kaps captain Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the remainder of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 after sustaining a hamstring injury. Mendis suffered a right hamstri... Read More


Date fixed for no-confidence motion debate against Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Parliament will debate the no-confidence motion against Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara on Friday, the Parliament Media Unit said. The motion primarily accuses Minister Na... Read More


Largest marine plastic waste stock sent for recycling after MSC ELSA 3 spill

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The largest quantity of marine plastic waste collected following the MSC ELSA 3 maritime incident has been officially cleared for recycling, marking a major milestone in Sri Lank... Read More


DNA tests underway to confirm identities of victims in Homagama factory fire

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Authorities have commenced DNA testing to officially confirm the identities of five employees who died in a major fire at a helmet manufacturing factory in the Katuwana Industria... Read More


Ministry of Transport, Highways gets new Secretary

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Eng. (Dr.) Asiri Karunawardena as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, the President's... Read More


Rs. 50mn worth illegal smartphones seized at Liberty Plaza

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- More than 300 illegally imported high-end smartphones, including the latest Apple iPhone models, with an estimated value of around Rs. 50 million have been seized during a raid a... Read More


PM reviews progress of education digitalisation programme

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has reviewed the progress of Sri Lanka's education digitalisation programme and future initiatives aimed at strengthening digital facilities... Read More