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SC sets date for Cyclone Ditwah fundamental rights petition

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Supreme Court ordered a fundamental rights petition, which requests a ruling that fundamental human rights were violated through the failure to implement prior plans to minim... Read More


FAO and China launch project to boost sustainable aquaculture

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A 2 million US dollar project commenced through a partnership between the Food and Agriculture Organization and the Chinese government to bolster sustainable aquaculture in Sri L... Read More


Manufacturing slows, services sector gains pace

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Sri Lanka's manufacturing and services sectors expanded in June, though the growth momentum cooled down compared to the previous month, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka... Read More


Parliament committee focuses on easing prison congestion

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Steps to minimise high congestion within the Sri Lankan prison system, elevate administrative efficiency, and implement long-term solutions for prison-related issues were extensi... Read More


BIA handles 4.75 million passengers in six months

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Nearly 4.75 million passenger movements took place at Bandaranaike International Airport during the first six months of 2026, highlighting steady expansion in the aviation and to... Read More


Port City Colombo targets India as key growth partner

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The $15-billion Port City Colombo, a special economic zone (SEZ) in Sri Lanka, is placing India at the centre of its growth strategy. India which is the South Asian country's big... Read More


Ruhunu Kataragama Devala annual Esala festival begins

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The annual Esala procession of the Ruhunu Kataragama Devalaya commenced last night (15). Today marks the second day of the procession, which is scheduled to be held for 15 full ... Read More


New Navy Commander meets Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Vice Admiral Damien Fernando, appointed as the 27th Navy Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, met Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees today (16). This marks the fir... Read More


Compressed biogas from cow dung drives India's clean energy push

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Cow dung is emerging as a valuable source of clean energy through the production of compressed biogas (CBG), a renewable fuel that can replace conventional fossil fuels such as p... Read More


Public trust in government may decline, Dinana Dakuna warns

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The current government is intoxicated by dictatorial tools, and this public opinion reflects a betrayal of democratic aspirations, the Dinana Dakuna organisation says. The organ... Read More