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Health officials warn of extreme heat, call for precautions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Health authorities have issued a caution over rising temperatures across the country, warning that outdoor workers and farmers in high-risk areas face particular danger during pe... Read More


No shortcomings in preparation of 22A - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament that there were no errors or shortcomings in the preparation of the 22nd Amendment Bill to the Constitution that was... Read More


Reserves not the only yardstick to measure economy - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- A country's reserves are not the only yardstick to measure the economy. A claim has been made that Sri Lanka's reserves are insufficient. Foreign reserves represent a fluctuating... Read More


A'pura Teaching Hospital gets new mammography machine to boost breast cancer detection

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura has received a new state-of-the-art mammography machine to improve the early detection of breast cancer and other breast-related conditions and... Read More


BOC delivers Rs. 62.7 Bn PBT for 1H 2026, posts PAT of Rs. 39.8 Bn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka's leading financial institution, continued to uphold its enduring legacy as the Bankers to the Nation as it marks 87 years of service to Sri Lanka... Read More


Minister Handunnetti urges Australian investors to join hands in SL's renaissance

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The 'Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs' Night 2026' Entrepreneur and Investor Conference organized by the 'Australia Sri Lanka Business Forum' (ASLBF) with the aim of strengthening econom... Read More


Wild elephant drowns after falling into ZD canal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A wild elephant that fell into the ZD Canal in the Welikanda area yesterday (16) morning died after becoming trapped in a sluice gate in the Maithreegama area, Wildlife officials... Read More


Tri Forces and Police join wildlife officers to treat injured elephant

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force and Police came together to assist wildlife officers treat an injured elephant calf who had separated from its herd in the Thibbatuwewa area i... Read More


Rotary Club of Kelaniya appoints new Office Bearers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The newly appointed Office Bearers of the Rotary Club of Kelaniya, aims to further strengthen its contribution to society through meaningful and sustainable initiatives aligned w... Read More


Navy, locals rescue 10 after Nainativu boat accident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Ten passengers were safely rescued after a ferry travelling from Kurikattuwan Jetty to Delft met with an accident near Nainativu on Sunday evening, following a swift response by ... Read More