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Referendum needed to extend judicial retirement age, says Prof. G.L. Peiris

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- A referendum is necessary to pass the proposal for extending the retirement age of judges, said former minister Professor G. L. Peiris. The former minister expressed these views... Read More


CARAT-2026 bilateral naval exercise commences in Trincomalee

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) bilateral exercise between the United States Navy Pacific Fleet and the Sri Lanka Navy to enhance maritime cooperation and s... Read More


Sri Lankan student selected for ShakthiSAT space mission

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Eighteen-year-old student Seneesa Goonewardena will represent Sri Lanka at the ShakthiSAT International Mission, securing a notable milestone for the nation on the global stage. ... Read More


Large-scale illegal gem racket raided, 25 suspects arrested

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- A large-scale illegal gem racket operated in the Modara section of the Kalu Ganga in Kobawakawatta, Horana was raided by the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit. D... Read More


Two suspects remanded over alleged scam involving fake antique Hanuman statue

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena ordered the remand of Jayantha Bandara Athukorala from Kegalle and Suduhakuruge Lionel Ranasinghe from Thalawathugoda until August 5 today. The t... Read More


Devinuwara procession parades streets under heavy security

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The sixth 'Peli' procession of the annual Esala procession of the Devinuwara Utpalavanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya, which generated widespread discussion across the country in rec... Read More


'Ratmalana Saima' arrested in Malaysia

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- An alleged organised criminal and drug trafficker known as 'Ratmalane Saima' was arrested in Malaysia. Police stated that he was a large-scale drug trafficker who operated domes... Read More


Finance Ministry officials get training in Microsoft Office 365

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- An awareness and training programme on letter management and meeting scheduling through Microsoft Office 365 technology took place today at the new auditorium of the Ministry of ... Read More


Charith Abeysinghe returned to prison failing to fulfil bail conditions

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Charitha Abeysinghe, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya former Horana electorate organiser, was taken back to prison after failing to satisfy bail conditions despite being granted bail e... Read More


Special traffic plan for Devinuwara Esala procession

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- A special traffic plan is implemented today and tomorrow for the Devinuwara Esala procession, police stated. The traffic plan operates until 9 p.m. today. To minimise traffic c... Read More