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Two new villages built under India grant handed over

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Two new villages 'Nanada Gama' and 'Jana Aruna Gama' were inaugurated in Kegalle and Kalutara constructed with grant support from the Indian Government. High Commissioner of Ind... Read More


Money laundering case against Namal Rajapaksa, others deferred to October 29

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the case filed against four individuals, including Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, under the Prevention of Money Laundering... Read More


Strong wind warning disrupts coastal operations

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Wind speeds across maritime zones stretching from Kankesanthurai through Mannar to Kalpitiya alongside Hambantota to Pottuvil could reach 60 to 70 kilometres per hour. Operation... Read More


Sri Lanka ranks among top investor transparency improvers

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Sri Lanka recorded one of the biggest improvements in the world in how it communicates with international investors. That's according to the Institute of International Finance, ... Read More


SEC named virtual asset regulator in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Sri Lanka approved a proposal to designate the Securities and Exchange Commission as the official regulator for virtual assets and virtual asset service providers, bringing crypt... Read More


Rainfall above 50 mm possible in several areas

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Intermittent rain is expected today (30) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts, according ... Read More


President highlights unity at Kataragama Esala Procession

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The final grand procession of the 2026 Esala Perahera of the historic Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya was held last night (29), with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joining th... Read More


Navy arrests 12 suspects over illegally transporting sea cucumbers in Mannar

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Twelve individuals were detained yesterday (28) during a special Naval operation conducted at the Southbar beach and its land areas in Mannar. The suspects were illegally transpo... Read More


BASL passes resolution against extending judicial retirement age

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A resolution opposing the proposal to extend the retirement age of judicial officers was unanimously passed by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL). President of the Associat... Read More


Youth helps recover phone snatched by monkey

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A mobile phone valued at approximately Rs. 100,000, that was snatched by a monkey at the Trincomalee Koneswaram Temple, was rescued and returned to its owner, by a youth from Epp... Read More