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SHASHI WEERAWANSA TRIAL POSTPONED

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The evidence hearing in the case against Shashi Weerawansa, wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, has been postponed to November 11, by order of Colombo Additional Magistrate ... Read More


SUPERSTAR SHAH RUKH KHAN TO ATTEND THE CITY OF DREAMS OPENING

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan is officially set to be the special guest at the highly anticipated grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025. This event marks th... Read More


DRUNK MAN FALLS TO HIS DEATH IN A WELL

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- A father of two, identified as Ganesharaja Subhashkaran, a resident of Manipay South in Jaffna, tragically died yesterday (1) after falling into a well near where he had been slee... Read More


SRI LANKA CUSTOMS SEIZES MILLIONS WORTH OF DRUGS

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka Customs' Narcotics Control Unit has seized a consignment of drugs valued at over Rs. 60 million, hidden in courier parcels sent via international express services. The ... Read More


STARLINK IS NOW AVAILABLE IN SRI LANKA, ELON MUSK CONFIRMS

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially announced the launch of Starlink satellite internet services in Sri Lanka. In a post on X, Musk stated, "Starlink now available ... Read More


SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE TO PROBE SRI LANKAN AIRLINES

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the President to appoint a Special Presidential Investigation Committee to probe financial losses, alleged fraud, and irregularities at SriL... Read More


CABINET APPROVES FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SRI LANKAN STUDENTS

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Cabinet has voted to go ahead with awarding scholarships for Sri Lankan students to study abroad. The government had allocated Rs.200 million in the 2025 budget to provide sc... Read More


SRI LANKA'S TOURISM EARNINGS EXCEED USD 1.5 BILLION BY MAY

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Sri Lanka's tourism earnings have surpassed USD 1.5 billion up to May this year, including the USD 164 million generated from tourist arrivals last month. The Central Bank also r... Read More


ISRAELI AIR STRIKE ON GAZA RESTAURANT KILLS 20 PALESTINIANS

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- An Israeli air strike on a popular restaurant in Gaza has reportedly killed around 20 Palestinians and wounded many more. Foreign media indicate that the restaurant, located near... Read More


MAN KILLED IN GONADUWA WORKPLACE DISPUTE

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- A 29-year-old man was fatally stabbed yesterday evening (30) in the Gonaduwa Kawatayagoda area, within the Moronthuduwa police division. Police reported that the victim, a reside... Read More