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India requests to hold Provincial Council elections soon

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- India requested the Sri Lankan government to hold the long-overdue Provincial Council elections as soon as possible, the country's Ministry of External Affairs announced. The sta... Read More


Clearest ever images of the sun released

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- A set of highly clear and astonishing images and video footage never before seen on the surface of the sun was captured using the world's most powerful solar telescope, according ... Read More


Five-hour water supply interruption in several Kandy areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Water supply will be suspended for five hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today (6) in several areas supplied by the Pujapitiya water supply scheme, the National Water Supply and ... Read More


Rain and wind expected to intensify

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- An increase in the prevailing rainy and windy conditions in the south-western parts of the island is expected from today over the next few days due to the active south-west monsoo... Read More


Indictments filed against former Minister Duminda Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- The Attorney General filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against former Minister Duminda Dissanayake. This relates to the incident where a gold-plated T-56 firearm wa... Read More


Unlicensed mobile phone seller arrested in Pettah

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- A man running a store selling illegally imported mobile phones without a license was arrested along with a stock of 67 mobile phones, Pettah Police said. The person arrested was ... Read More


University admission registration based on 2025 A/L results begins today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Registration for students selected for university courses based on the 2025 Advanced Level examination takes place from today (06) until August 14, the University Grants Commissio... Read More


Sri Lanka moves towards local vehicle manufacturing push

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Sri Lanka's automotive sector is transitioning from its traditional reliance on imported vehicles toward domestic manufacturing. The government is shifting its policy focus towar... Read More


30 students hospitalised after wasp attack

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Thirty students were admitted to hospital after being attacked by wasps, in Madivulwewa, Trincomalee. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News.... Read More


New safeguards introduced following USD 2.5 million finance sector fraud

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance directed its efforts towards ensuring the takeover of the External Resources Department by the Public Debt Management Office, introducing formal le... Read More