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SLTB depot fined for mosquito breeding sites

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Homagama Magistrate's Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 25,000 after authorities reported the presence of dengue mosquito breeding sites within the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SL... Read More


Veteran actor Gamini Samarakoon passes away at 84

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The renowned actor Gamini Samarakoon, who played a notable role in the local arts sector, died at the age of 84. He gained popularity among fans by portraying the Maname Prince i... Read More


No extension for State of Emergency

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The State of Public Emergency will not be extended from this month. Cabinet spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated this during the cabinet decision press briefing held to... Read More


World Bank approves US$ 150mn to support Lanka's reform agenda

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved US$150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka's reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, strengthening competitiveness... Read More


First Capital urges shift to safer short-term bonds

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Investors are being told to put their long-term ambitions and retreat to the safer, short end of the market as Sri Lanka's economic recovery shows signs of severe strain. A repor... Read More


Sri Lankan rupee makes marginal gains against the USD

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The selling rate of the United States dollar slightly reduced to Rs. 341.09 today (1), according to official data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The indicated buying ... Read More


Wimal slams government over 'two arrests a day'

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa claims the current government prioritises arresting two people per day instead of implementing development programmes. He made this remark while r... Read More


Five arrested over Malabe dansala clash

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Five suspects involved in an assault incident that circulated on social media were arrested by the Malabe Police. The Police Media Division stated the suspects are aged between 1... Read More


Minister: President inherited a bankrupt treasury, not a magic wand

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake did not receive a magic wand when taking office, but rather a bankrupt treasury, according to Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe. He made the... Read More


Major General (Rtd) Sallay suspends hunger strike

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former director of the State Intelligence Service, decided to end his hunger strike. Reports indicate he reached this decision following ... Read More