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Special dengue control operation begins in Western Province

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- A special dengue control operation commences today (05) across 22 high-risk zones in the Western Province. Health authorities, the tri-forces, police, state institutions, and vol... Read More


Showers expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Department of Meteorology predicts several spells of rain for Sabaragamuwa Province, as well as the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (05). Light showers are expected in... Read More


Re-scrutiny results for 2025 A/L examination released

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Department of Examinations released the re-scrutiny results for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination today (05). Students can check their results by visiting the offici... Read More


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