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Deaths of transferred Negombo prisoners must be investigated - Amnesty International

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Responding to reports that two prisoners have died after being transferred from Negombo prison following violence on July 5 and 6 left at least 28 people dead including at least ... Read More


PMB to begin Yala paddy purchasing from July 15

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- With harvesting for the 2026 Yala season now underway, President's Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has instructed the Agriculture Ministry officials to commence paddy pro... Read More


Dance show 'Manaskrutha' today

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- 'Manaskrutha', an audio-visual dance show presented by the students of Moratuwa Prathibhanjali Dancing School will be held today (10) at Katubedda Janasetha Cultural Auditorium f... Read More


Strengthening primary healthcare vital - President

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Government's objective is to go beyond mere reforms and elevate Sri Lanka's healthcare service to internationally recognise... Read More


Negombo Prison unsuitable for now

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Following the emergency that arose at Negombo Prison on July 5 and 6, the prison administration has deemed it unsuitable to continue housing inmates within the premises. In a st... Read More


Opposition Leader got Rs. 100 Mn in cash from Charith Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Opposition Leader was given Rs.100 million in cash by Charith Abeysinghe after winning the election. A person who is taking ransom from the underworld was going to become the... Read More


Separate Contingency Fund to every district in next Budget - President

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government plans to allocate a separate contingency fund for every district under the forthcoming Budget, enabling District Sec... Read More


Crypto earnings deemed as 'other income' by IRD

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Eventhough, the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) remains the only recognized legal tender under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, Cryptocurrency earnings in Sri Lanka are ... Read More


Veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke passes away at 68

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Legendary Sri Lankan singer and musician Mariazelle Goonetilleke has passed away at the age of 68, family sources confirmed. Goonetilleke, who had been receiving medical treatme... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Several spells of showers are expected today (10) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, acc... Read More