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Central Province Governor Sarath Abeykoon resigns

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Central Province Governor Professor Sarath Abeykoon has forwarded his letter of resignation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka. His resignation from the post of Central Provi... Read More


Prison officer who fired shots through Negombo prison door window transferred

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- A prison guard who allegedly fired shots through the main gate during a clash at the Negombo prison was temporarily transferred to a different prison. Prison Media Spokesperson,... Read More


Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devala Esala procession begins today

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The first procession of the historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya Esala festival will parade the streets tonight, commencing the annual event today (15). The Kataragama Esala... Read More


Showers expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- A few showers may occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northwestern provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts today (15). The Department o... Read More


SriLankan flights caught in Gulf airspace crisis return safely

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Two aircraft belonging to the SriLankan Airlines, bearing flight numbers UL-229 and UL-253, which were flying in the air for over an hour due to the closure of Kuwait's airspace ... Read More


Open warrant issued for wife of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (15) ordered to issue an open warrant for Priyanka Nayomali Wijenayaka, wife of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kapi... Read More


People's Joint Opposition calls for fair probe into Negombo prison tragedy

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- A special statement issued by the People's Joint Opposition emphasises the need to conduct a comprehensive, fair, and impartial investigation into the Negombo prison tragedy. Pe... Read More


Sri Lanka to use drones for air passenger transport

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sri Lankan civil aviation authorities are planning to use drones in air passenger transport. The Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Thaminda Rambukwella, ... Read More


Repairs begin at Independence Square walkway following Harsha's call

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Repair work commenced on the walking path at Independence Square after Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harsha de Silva highlighted its deteriorating condition and urged authorities to ... Read More


Solar power project gets USD35m ADB backing

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Agreements to secure a $35 million concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and additional grants for the 'Grid-Based Rooftop Solar Power and Virtual Net Meter Rea... Read More