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new record in LPL history: Jaffna post massive 242 against Galle

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Jaffna team set a new record by scoring the highest number of runs in an innings in Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament history. They renewed this record by scoring 242 runs fo... Read More


Foreign employment departures increase in July

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Sri Lankans migrating for foreign employment has increased by 4.84 percent in July compared to June this year, Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment stated. Accordingly, a group... Read More


Fairly heavy rains in several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- An increase in the rain and wind conditions currently existing in the south-western parts of the country is expected from tomorrow expect to persist in the next few days due to th... Read More


Justice reforms and upgrades set as budget priorities

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake directed a pre-budget discussion on Tuesday regarding the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, evaluating progress on initiatives funde... Read More


Suspect arrested with narcotics worth millions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- A person was arrested on charges of possessing and trafficking 11 kg 844 g of narcotics valued at around Rs 11 million (Rs 11,000,000.00) during a special raid conducted yesterday... Read More


Two hand grenades thrown at house in Ratmalana

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Two hand grenades were thrown at a house on Sri Gnanendra Road, according to the Police. One of the hand grenades exploded upon impact. However, the Police stated that no one wa... Read More


Sluice gates of Kotmale Reservoir reopened

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Sluice gates of the Kotmale Reservoir were reopened today (05), the Irrigation Engineer in charge of the Kotmale Reservoir informed. Accordingly, a water capacity of around 130 c... Read More


Government to establish renewable energy training centre

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Cabinet approval has been granted for the establishment of a new renewable energy training centre under the Ceylon German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI), with an estimated i... Read More


SriLankan Airlines steps up India promotion ahead of cricket series

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- SriLankan Airlines, in its latest promotional drive in Mumbai aims to encourage Indian cricket fans to visit Sri Lanka during the upcoming two-test series between the two nations.... Read More


MP Ajith calls for a full SC bench to review raising judges' retirement age

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarian Ajith Perera urged the Chief Justice to appoint a full eleven-member Supreme Court bench to review any legal challenge against the proposed ... Read More