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HIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE FORMED TO TACKLE WILDLIFE DAMAGE TO AGRICULTURE

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- A new high-level committee, led by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, has been appointed to develop and implement sustainable, scientific solutions fo... Read More


OVER 26,000 DENGUE CASES AND 14 DEATHS IN SIX MONTHS

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- More than 26,775 dengue cases and 14 dengue-related deaths have been reported across Sri Lanka in the first six months of this year. Community Medical Specialist Dr. Prashila Sa... Read More


YOUNG MAN DIES IN KALPITIYA MOTORCYCLE CRASH

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- A 20-year-old man from Thallawila died yesterday (18) after his motorcycle veered off the Kandakuda by-road in Kalpitiya. Reports indicate the rider lost control, causing the bi... Read More


RAIN AND THUNDERSHOWERS FORECAST FOR SEVERAL PROVINCES, PUBLIC URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Department of Meteorology has announced that several parts of Sri Lanka can expect rain and thundershowers in the coming days. Intermittent rain is likely in the Western, Sa... Read More


PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO WELIGAMA SHOOTING CONTINUES; NEW TESTIMONY REVEALS ALTERED DOCUMENTS AND COERCION

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Parliamentary Inquiry Committee investigating suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon and the Weligama W 15 Hotel shooting incident convened for its ... Read More


FORMER MINISTER KEHELIYA RAMBUKWELLA'S FAMILY APPEARS BEFORE BRIBERY COMMISSION

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The remaining two daughters and a son-in-law of former Minister of Health, Keheliya Rambukwella, have arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptio... Read More


SRI LANKA'S SERVICE SECTOR SEES SLOWED GROWTH, MANUFACTURING SECTOR IMPROVES

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Central Bank reports indicate a slowdown in Sri Lanka's services sector activities over the past month. Both new businesses and expected future business activities have shown sl... Read More


SRI LANKANS ASSURED OF FUEL SUPPLY UNTIL AUGUST AMIDST MIDDLE EAST CONFLICTS

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel reserves to last until the end of August, according to Energy Minister Kumar Jayakody. Speaking at a ... Read More


SUPREME COURT RULES POLICE TORTURE IN 2019 GOLD ROBBERY CASE, ORDERS COMPENSATION

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Supreme Court yesterday(18) ruled that the then OIC (Officer in Charge) of the Uragasmanghandiya Police and the OIC of the Crimes Division of the Uragasmanghandiya Police had... Read More


KEHELIYA RAMBUKWELLA'S DAUGHTERS AND SON-IN-LAW ARRESTED

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The two daughters of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and the son-in-law have been arrested in connection with ongoing investigations into alleged money laundering. T... Read More