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Open warrant issued for wife of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (15) ordered to issue an open warrant for Priyanka Nayomali Wijenayaka, wife of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kapi... Read More


People's Joint Opposition calls for fair probe into Negombo prison tragedy

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- A special statement issued by the People's Joint Opposition emphasises the need to conduct a comprehensive, fair, and impartial investigation into the Negombo prison tragedy. Pe... Read More


Negombo Mayor steps down

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Mayor of the Negombo Municipal Council, Attorney-at-Law H. M. D. Robert Heenkenda, where power is held by the National People's Power, resigned from his position. The local ... Read More


Public alerted as scammers pose as Police, GovPay

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Fake text messages misusing the name of the Sri Lanka Police are being circulated, misleading the public to pay fines for speeding violations. Security forces requested the publ... Read More


Hiru wins award for best news broadcast of the year

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Hiru News won the award for the best news broadcast of the year 2025 at the 31st Sumathi Awards ceremony. The Sumathi Awards is currently being held at a renowned private hotel ... Read More


Hadabima Authority will be shut down, says Minister K. D. Lal Kantha

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Sri Lanka Hadabima Authority is decided to be closed down, Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister K. D. Lal Kantha says. The Minister says this decision was ta... Read More


Private GCE O/L applicants without National Identity Cards can register using guardian's NIC: Exams Department

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Private applicants who have not obtained National Identity Cards by the application dates for this year's 2026 GCE (Ordinary Level) examination can register online and submit app... Read More


Wimal's brother Sarath Weerawansa remanded till 22 July

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sarath Weerawansa, the brother of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, was remanded until 22 July by Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasinghe today. The order was issued after the... Read More


Sri Lanka to use drones for air passenger transport

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sri Lankan civil aviation authorities are planning to use drones in air passenger transport. The Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Thaminda Rambukwella, ... Read More


Repairs begin at Independence Square walkway following Harsha's call

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Repair work commenced on the walking path at Independence Square after Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harsha de Silva highlighted its deteriorating condition and urged authorities to ... Read More