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Cabinet approves Rs. 15 Bn for phase 1 of Ruwanpura Expressway

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal presented by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development to implement the procurement process and selec... Read More


Sri Lanka to introduce rules for virtual assets, crypto firms

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- As the government seeks to strengthen supervision of Sri Lanka's emerging digital asset sector, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish a legal framework fo... Read More


No plans as yet to restrict water supply despite dry conditions: NWSDB

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has said there are no plans as yet to impose water supply restrictions in any part of the country despite the prevailing El N... Read More


Charith Abeysinghe remanded after failing to meet bail conditions

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe was remanded once again after failing to satisfy the bail conditions imposed by the Colombo Magistrate's C... Read More


Seek prompt medical treatment if children's fever persists over 24 hours: Health authorities

SriLanka, July 27 -- In the wake of growing risk of dengue spread, Health authorities urged parents to seek prompt medical treatment without delay, if children's fever persists for more than 24 hours.... Read More


Colombo sees over 250 fire incidents so far this year

SriLanka, July 27 -- A total of 258 fire incidents have been reported in Colombo and its surrounding areas during this year, the Fire Service Department has revealed. According to the Department, 17 ... Read More


AI will take away SL's business outsourcing revenue: MP

SriLanka, July 27 -- Indicating that artificial intelligence (AI) will affect Sri Lanka's economy in an unimaginable way, Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake said it has already begun to take away the rev... Read More


Three-wheeler driver killed in Gothatuwa road accident

SriLanka, July 27 -- A three-wheeler driver was killed in a road accident in the Gothatuwa area this morning (27), Police said. The accident occurred when a three-wheeler travelling from Kolonnawa to... Read More


Shooting at U.S. Seattle food festival leaves 2 dead, wounds 5

SriLanka, July 27 -- Two people were killed, and five others were wounded in a shooting on Sunday (July 26, 2026) evening during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle, ... Read More


Very happy if BASL issues statement on Wijeyadasa or his son: Chathuranga

SriLanka, July 27 -- Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said he would be "very happy" to see the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) issue a statement regarding former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa ... Read More