Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Department of Railways cancelled two daily train services on the Kelani Valley line until further notice due to a lack of available power sets. Effective from today (1), the ... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Cabinet approval stands granted for a programme to provide one pair of shoes each to selected school students, lay and ordained students in pirivenas, and sil mathas for the upcom... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as the new Director General of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. Presidential Secretary Dr Nandika San... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Admiral Kanchana Banagoda officially retired from the Sri Lanka Navy today (01) after a career spanning over 36 years. Kanchana Banagoda served as the 26th Commander of the Sri L... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- A fire in the Alugolla forest reserve in Badulla destroyed nearly 20 acres of land by this afternoon. The Disaster Management Centre stated that strong winds and steep terrain hin... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Cabinet approval was granted for the purchase of 535 utility vehicles, including 100 gully bowsers. The President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Econo... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- A meeting took place today (01) between Vice Admiral Damien Fernando and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha at the Ministry of Defence. Vice Admiral Da... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Duties officially commenced today (01) for Vice Admiral Damien Fernando as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, according to the Navy Media Unit. The traditional handing ove... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Today marks the 28th anniversary of Hiru. Established in 1998, Hiru celebrates 28 years, as a pioneer in the Sri Lankan media landscape. Within a remarkably short span, Hiru ros... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Hiru media network attained numerous accolades during the Asia Miracle Awards 2026, recognised as one of the most compelling award ceremonies of the year. Hiru TV received the... Read More