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BASL opposes changes to judicial retirement age

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Rajeev Amarasuriya emphasises that the retirement age for Court of Appeal and Supreme Court judges should not be altered arbitrarily.... Read More


Primary suspect in lawyer shooting case extradited from Maldives

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Sihina Dilsara, a primary suspect in the shooting incident involving an attorney and his wife outside a supermarket in Akuregoda, was arrested in the Maldives and brought back to ... Read More


Rice, kottu, snacks and tea prices slashed

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Prices for a packet of rice, koththu, and fried rice will drop by Rs.15 starting at midnight today. All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners' Association chairman Harshana Ruksha... Read More


Outgoing Swiss Envoy meets PM

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- The outgoing Swiss Ambassador, Dr. Siri Walt, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees to mark the end of her term in Sri Lanka. Dr. Walt commenced her tenur... Read More


Deadline for 2026 GCE ordinary level exam applications set for July 23

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- The Department of Examinations announced that the online application process for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination will conclude on July 23. ... Read More


12-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs today

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- A 12-hour water cut will affect several areas in Colombo and its suburbs today, 4 July, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated that the w... Read More


Intermittent showers and strong winds forecast across several provinces

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts today. The Department of Me... Read More


Two dead in Thanamalwila road incident

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Two individuals lost their lives this afternoon (04) following a collision between a motorcycle and a lorry in the Bodagama area along the Thanamalwila-Udawalawa road. The victim... Read More


Special operation launched targeting 22 high-risk dengue zones

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- A special dengue prevention operation commences tomorrow, July 5, covering 22 high-risk zones across the Western Province. This decision followed a discussion held today (4) at t... Read More


Air Force launches nationwide dengue prevention campaign

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- A special dengue prevention programme covering the entire country is been launched through all Sri Lanka Air Force bases to reduce the prevailing health risk. Conducted under the... Read More