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Hot weather expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Department of Meteorology stated that hot weather will prevail tomorrow in the Eastern and North Central provinces, as well as in the Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitiv... Read More


Korean Embassy introduces visa application system in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka will introduce changes to its visa application procedures from August 21, 2026, following the opening of the VFS Global Visa App... Read More


Shashi Weerawansa released on bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered the release of Shashi Weerawansa on pending appeal bail after she faced accusations of committing an offence under the Immigrants and Emigr... Read More


Sri Lanka Air Force controls Vavuniya wildfire

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force successfully controlled a sudden wildfire that broke out in the Purawasamkulam area in Vavuniya. Acting upon a notification received from the Purawasamku... Read More


Police officer dies from gunshot wounds

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A police officer deployed for security duties at the Sri Saddharmarajika Temple in Rajagiriya has died from gunshot wounds. Police suspect that the officer may have died by suic... Read More


Rs. 835 million in Ditwah compensation paid to Badulla families

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Compensation cheques worth a total of Rs. 835 million were presented today (20) at the Badulla District Secretariat premises for 248 families affected by cyclone Ditwah in the Ba... Read More


Elderly giraffe at Dehiwala National Zoo passes away

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- An elderly female giraffe housed at the Dehiwala National Zoo has passed away. The Department of National Zoological Gardens stated that the animal was nearly thirty years of ag... Read More


Six priorities to deepen Sri Lanka-India partnership

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Mahishini Colonne addressed the 66th course of the National Defence College of India on bilateral relations, covering determinants, status... Read More


Vietjet Air commences direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet Air commenced direct flight operations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, as the inaugural flight arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport la... Read More


Anti-corruption amendment bill presented to parliament

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya presented the Anti-Corruption Amendment Bill to Parliament today (19). The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9... Read More