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Indian High Commission restores free visas for Sri Lankan pilgrims

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Facilitating timely and smooth issuance of visas to all Sri Lankans remains standing policy, according to a press note issued by the High Commission of India in Colombo. Sri Lank... Read More


178 vehicles remain uncleared at Hambantota Port for 10 years

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has revealed that 178 vehicles have remained uncleared at Hambantota International Port for nearly 10 years. HIPG said these vehicles ... Read More


CPC seeks urgent meeting with President over rising oil prices

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation requested an urgent meeting with the President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to discuss steps to manage the impact of growing volatility on the glob... Read More


Shantha Bandara's son granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Anuda Janadith, son of former state minister Shantha Bandara, and four other suspects arrested by the Kollupitiya police regarding the robbery of Rs. 20 million from a Chinese na... Read More


Sri Lanka tourism sees strong July arrivals

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- A total of 138,730 tourists arrived in the country thus far in the month of July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority shows. India remains the primary source m... Read More


Buses to undergo inspections every 5,000 km

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- The National Council for Road Safety states that steps are being taken to make mandatory inspections for all passenger transport buses after every 5,000 kilometres of operation. ... Read More


Sasanarakshaka Sangha Sabha summons grand convention today

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- The Sasanarakshaka Sangha Sabha called a grand convention for today (27). Accordingly, this convention is scheduled to be held at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre ... Read More


Rainfall expected to increase in southwestern

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Rainfall is expected to increase moderately in the southwestern part of the island starting tomorrow (28), according to a statement issued by the Department of Meteorology. Seve... Read More


Colombo records 257 fire incidents so far this year

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- A total of 257 fire incidents have been reported in Colombo and its suburbs so far this year, according to the Fire Services Department. Two fire incidents were reported in the ... Read More


Suspect in Dehiwala shooting incidents arrested with drugs

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- the man alleged to have driven the motorcycle in two recent shootings in the Dehiwala Mount Lavinia area, one at the Nisala Sewana Cemetery and the other in Temple Road, was arre... Read More