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Dr Anton James, first Lankan psychologist elected Fellow of PSI

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) has elected Dr Anton James as a Fellow of the Society, making him the first Sri Lankan psychologist to receive the prestigious honour. ... Read More


22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill included in parliamentary agenda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- The 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill was included in the parliamentary agenda. Parliament presentation is scheduled for tomorrow (18) to extend the Supreme Court judges' retir... Read More


Fraudsters target bank deposits by posing as officials, CERT warns

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team issued a warning regarding a sophisticated financial scam where fraudsters impersonate Central Bank and Police Financial Crimes In... Read More


Kurunegala-Dambulla expressway construction to begin this year

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Construction work on the Kurunegala to Dambulla section of the Central Expressway will start this year, Matale District Parliamentarian Sunil Biyanwila said. The Parliamentarian... Read More


Dengue cases reach 92,354

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- National Dengue Control Unit reports that total dengue cases reach 92,354 following the detection of 6,914 patients during the past 16 days. Gampaha District accounts for the hi... Read More


Underworld threats disrupt Ambalangoda Modara Devalaya procession

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Organisers decided to cancel the eighty-third annual Esala festival at the Modara Devalaya in Ambalangoda due to a clash between two alleged organised criminals. Police noted th... Read More


Warm weather expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, and Monaragala Districts are expected to experience daytime heat index levels needing special attention, accor... Read More


Special traffic plan for first Kumbal procession of the Kandy Esala Festival

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Police implemented a special traffic plan for the first Kumbal procession of the historic Kandy Esala Festival. Scheduled to parade from tomorrow (18) until August 28, the festi... Read More


Japan extends Rs. 591 million grant to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Japan provided grant assistance of 282 million Japanese yen, valued at approximately 591 million rupees, to Sri Lanka for the Human Resource Development Scholarship project. The... Read More


Buddhika Hewawasam resigns as SLTDA Chairman

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam has resigned from his position with effect from tomorrow (18). In a letter addressed to the Ministry,... Read More