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SUSPENSION OF PERPETUAL TREASURIES EXTENDED FURTHER

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to further extend the suspension of business activities for Perpetual Treasuries PLC. Accordingly, the company's business operations wil... Read More


TUSKER BHATHIYA'S CONDITION WORSENS DUE TO GUNSHOT INJURY

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Wildlife officials in Mahawa report that the condition of tusker Bhathiya, who is severely ill due to a front right leg injury, has worsened. The Minister of Environment has inst... Read More


BEIRA LAKE TO BE REINTRODUCED AS AN AERODROME

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Beira Lake in Colombo is set to be reintroduced as an aerodrome to accommodate water-landing aircraft. This development was discussed at a meeting chaired by the Secretary to the... Read More


BRIBERY COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST SPEAKER

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The New People's Front has filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against the current Speaker. The complaint alleges t... Read More


DEPUTY AGRICULTURE MINISTER ASSURES FAIR PRICE FOR PADDY, WARNS AGAINST RICE PRICE VIOLATIONS

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Namal Karunaratne, stated that the guaranteed price for paddy will ensure no injustice to farmers. Speaking at a programme in Kurunegala, the Depu... Read More


CABINET-APPOINTED COMMITTEE PROPOSES CHANGES FOR KDU MEDICAL FACULTY

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- A committee appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers on June 23, 2025, has submitted its recommendations regarding student admissions to the medical faculty of General Sir John Kotel... Read More


HEALTH MINISTER INSPECTS THRIPOSHA COMPANY

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has conducted a special inspection at the Sri Lanka Thriposha Company in Kandana. The Ministry announced that during his visit, Dr. Jayatiss... Read More


EXCISE DEPARTMENT EXCEEDS REVENUE TARGET IN FIRST HALF OF 2025

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Excise Department has generated a revenue of Rs.120.5 billion within the first six months of this year. This represents a 102.6% achievement, surpassing the target set by the... Read More


'HARAK KATA' TRANSFERRED TO COLOMBO NATIONAL HOSPITAL WITH CHIKUNGUNYA

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Alleged underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka, also known as 'Harak Kata', currently in remand custody, has been transferred to the Colombo National Hospital. He is receiving treatme... Read More


VAT REFUND COUNTER OPENS AT BIA FOR TOURISTS

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Department of Inland Revenue yesterday (4) opened a Value Added Tax (VAT) refund counter at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for tourists. The facility was inaugurate... Read More