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Special dengue control operation begins in Western Province

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- A special dengue control operation commences today (05) across 22 high-risk zones in the Western Province. Health authorities, the tri-forces, police, state institutions, and vol... Read More


Showers expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Department of Meteorology predicts several spells of rain for Sabaragamuwa Province, as well as the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (05). Light showers are expected in... Read More


Re-scrutiny results for 2025 A/L examination released

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Department of Examinations released the re-scrutiny results for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination today (05). Students can check their results by visiting the offici... Read More


BASL opposes changes to judicial retirement age

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Rajeev Amarasuriya emphasises that the retirement age for Court of Appeal and Supreme Court judges should not be altered arbitrarily.... Read More


Primary suspect in lawyer shooting case extradited from Maldives

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Sihina Dilsara, a primary suspect in the shooting incident involving an attorney and his wife outside a supermarket in Akuregoda, was arrested in the Maldives and brought back to ... Read More


Commonwealth Lawyers warn Judges' retirement age change could trigger crisis

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Sri Lanka risks mirroring Zimbabwe's past judicial turmoil if it extends the retirement age for superior court judges without conducting broad public consultation. Commonwealth La... Read More


1,000 corrupt cops dismissed, six under investigation, says Minister Wijepala

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, speaking to media has said that nearly 1,000 police officers alleged to be involved in various offences hav... Read More


Plantation community joins traditional Kataragama pilgrimage

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The maiden group of devotees from the plantation sector set off on foot from Maskeliya to Kataragama, joining the 'Pada Yathra' pilgrimage, to participate in the Esala festival at... Read More


New education reforms in final stages, says PM

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Preparations for the upcoming education reforms, set to be implemented next year, has reached its final stages of completion. Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini ... Read More


One-lane traffic on Hatton-Nuwara Eliya road

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Traffic flow on the main Hatton-Nuwara Eliya road remains limited to a single lane. This restriction follows a landslide in the Kudagama area yesterday afternoon. The police urg... Read More