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Kelani Valley line train services cancelled

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


Cabinet greenlights 2027 student shoe programme

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


New director general appointed to Board of Investment

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


Navy commander retires after 36 years of service

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


Badulla forest fire destroys nearly 20 acres

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


Cabinet approves the purchase of 535 utility vehicles

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


New Navy Commander meets Defence Secretary

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


Vice Admiral Damien Fernando assumes duties as 27th Navy Commander

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


Hiru Media Network celebrates 28 years of excellence

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


Hiru media network wins big at Asia Miracle Awards 2026

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