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2026 Esala Maha Perahera officially announced

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela announced the date when the 2026 Esala Maha Perahera would be held after meeting the District Secretary as customary. According to the Di... Read More


Request for a good road to Uchchimunai Island

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Residents of Uchchimunai island, the most populated of the Kalpitiya archipelago, have requested for a road link between the island and the mainland. They pointed out that the o... Read More


ME AGAINST THE WORLD

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- There is a particular kind of reputational crisis that happens when powerful people start to believe the whole world is against them. It can be emotionally persuasive. It can ral... Read More


Planned Capture of the Judiciary by the Executive

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The government, it would seem, plans to amend Article 107(5) of the Constitution to extend the age of retirement of judges of the Supreme Court from 65 to 67 years, and judges of... Read More


Government refutes social media posts on President's official visit to France

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The government today refuted social media posts that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's scheduled official visit to France has been postponed due to visa issues. Cabinet spoke... Read More


Why should President cancel France tour just because a delegation member is denied visa?: Opposition

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Referring to reports that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has cancelled his tour to France as a member of the delegation has been denied a visa, Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman t... Read More


Prime Minister to attend Qatar's Father Emir's funeral: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will leave for Qatar tonight to attend the funeral of Qatar's Father Emir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Cabinet spokesman Nal... Read More


Sri Lanka secures US$55.9 million in foreign funding to boost solar energy sector

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Sri Lanka is set to receive a combined foreign financing package of nearly US$55.9 million to strengthen its solar power sector and expand renewable energy access through a new g... Read More


Cabinet approves contract for new BIA departure terminal expansion

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of the contract for the construction of a new building with 36 check-in counters and six boarding gates at the Bandaranaike Int... Read More


Kotmale Radio Academy marks 10 years of media education

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation's (SLBC) Kotmale S.L.B. Media Academy will complete 10 years of service today (July 15), having trained nearly 1,000 students through its r... Read More