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Julian Weber overtakes Rumesh Tharanga to secure world No. 1 spot in javelin throw

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Germany's Julian Weber secured the world No. 1 spot in the latest World Athletics javelin throw rankings, overtaking Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga. Weber reached the top ranking b... Read More


Heat index expected to reach caution level in several districts tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The heat felt on the human body could reach "caution" levels during daytime tomorrow (20) in certain locations across the Eastern and North-Central provinces, as well as the Jaff... Read More


Janaraja carries sacred casket in Kandy procession after 25 years

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The elephant "Janaraja" received the privilege of carrying the Sacred Tooth Relic casket during the second Kumbal procession of the historical Kandy Esala procession today (19). ... Read More


Taxi passengers urged to take safety precautions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Passengers using taxi services were urged to take precautions to protect themselves from theft, robbery, and intimidation, including verifying vehicle and driver details and shar... Read More


Wife of former Cabinet Minister dies following tragic incident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The wife of former Cabinet Minister and Monaragala District Member of Parliament Jagath Pushpakumara died following a sudden mishap. The deceased was identified as Deshani Gunar... Read More


Publishers urge removal of book taxes

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Sri Lanka Publishers Association requests the government to remove the income tax charged on books. Association president Athula Jayakody stated at a media briefing held in ... Read More


Sri Lanka secures $200m ADB loan for rebuilding

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Sri Lanka signed a USD 200 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to execute a 5-year reconstruction and livelihood support project following Cyclone Ditwah. The... Read More


Aswesuma allowance for August to be credited today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Asuwesuma welfare allowance for this month is scheduled to be credited to the bank accounts of beneficiaries today (19), according to the Welfare Benefits Board. Accordingly, an... Read More


Bucharest Chamber of Commerce opens new office in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Trade, investment, and business co-operation between Sri Lanka and Romania received a boost following the inauguration of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bucharest office... Read More


A man arrested over terror camp in Pallai claim

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- An individual who conducted a press conference through a video on social media and presented unverified false facts was taken into custody yesterday by the Counter Terrorism Inve... Read More