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Ceylon tea villages initiative launched

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A national program aimed at exports commenced yesterday (15) to establish 144 tea villages across the island under the name 'Ceylon Tea Village'. Sri Lanka expects to increase i... Read More


Kurunegala car fire video sparks police inquiry

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A video depicting a burning car and a student walking near it is currently circulating on social media. The Police Media Division issued a statement noting that the video includ... Read More


Delft, Analaitivu and Nainativu to become green energy islands

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructs to promote Delft, Analaitivu and Nainativu as green energy islands President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed to promote the isla... Read More


PM Harini conveys Sri Lanka's condolences to Qatar's Amir over former leader's passing

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (15) met with the current Amir of Qatar to express the condolences of the Sri Lankan government and its people over the demise of t... Read More


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