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BANGLADESH WIN TOSS, ELECT TO BAT IN DECISIVE SECOND TEST AGAINST SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Bangladesh have won the toss in the second and final Test against Sri Lanka and have elected to bat first. The match is being played at the SSC Grounds in Colombo. Both teams a... Read More


DEPUTY MINISTER WARNS AGAINST FERTILISER HOARDING AMIDST FARMER PROTESTS

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne has issued a stern warning that strict legal action will be taken against those hoarding fertiliser, including the revocation of ... Read More


BODIES OF TWO YOUTH RECOVERED IN MIDDENIYA

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The bodies of two youths, aged between 25 and 30, were discovered in Middeniya last night (24). According to the Police Media Division, both individuals had succumbed to gunshot... Read More


CPC ASSURES SUFFICIENT FUEL STOCKS AMIDST MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has confirmed that Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel reserves, with orders secured until the end of this year. This was stated by CPC Chairman... Read More


INTERNATIONAL CALL PRECEDES MIDDENIYA DOUBLE MURDER

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Investigations into the double murder in Thekkawatta, Thorakolayaya, Middeniya, have revealed that 1 of the 2 men shot dead on a by-road received a WhatsApp call from an individu... Read More


FINALISTS SELECTED FOR ST. THOMAS' COLLEGE ALL-ISLAND ESSAY COMPETITION

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- 175 finalists from across Sri Lanka have been selected for the all-island essay competition organised by St. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia. The finals are set to be held on Sa... Read More


WITNESS TESTIMONY OF SUSPENDED IGP CONCLUDES IN MISCONDUCT INQUIRY

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The inquiry committee, appointed to investigate alleged misconduct and serious abuse of power by suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, concluded heari... Read More


PRISONS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES STAFF TRANSFERS

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The Department of Prisons has announced immediate transfers for a group of its staff officers, effective from the 2nd of July. These transfers, approved by the Secretary to the ... Read More


SRI LANKAN RUPEE SEES SLIGHT CHANGE AGAINST US DOLLAR

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The US Dollar has seen a slight fluctuation against the Sri Lankan Rupee today (25), according to the daily exchange rate sheet issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The buyi... Read More


BANGLADESH STUMBLE ON DAY ONE AFTER ELECTING TO BAT

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Bangladesh are in a tangle after electing to bat first in the second test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. They ended the day on 220 runs for the loss of 8 wickets at the SSC, with... Read More