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FINALISTS SELECTED FOR ST. THOMAS' COLLEGE ALL-ISLAND ESSAY COMPETITION

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- 175 finalists from across Sri Lanka have been selected for the all-island essay competition organised by St. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia. The finals are set to be held on Sa... Read More


WITNESS TESTIMONY OF SUSPENDED IGP CONCLUDES IN MISCONDUCT INQUIRY

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The inquiry committee, appointed to investigate alleged misconduct and serious abuse of power by suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, concluded heari... Read More


PRISONS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES STAFF TRANSFERS

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The Department of Prisons has announced immediate transfers for a group of its staff officers, effective from the 2nd of July. These transfers, approved by the Secretary to the ... Read More


SRI LANKAN RUPEE SEES SLIGHT CHANGE AGAINST US DOLLAR

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The US Dollar has seen a slight fluctuation against the Sri Lankan Rupee today (25), according to the daily exchange rate sheet issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The buyi... Read More


BANGLADESH STUMBLE ON DAY ONE AFTER ELECTING TO BAT

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Bangladesh are in a tangle after electing to bat first in the second test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. They ended the day on 220 runs for the loss of 8 wickets at the SSC, with... Read More


IRANIAN PARLIAMENT APPROVES SUSPENSION OF COOPERATION WITH UN NUCLEAR WATCHDOG

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Iran's parliament has approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), state-affiliated news outlet Nournews re... Read More


SRI LANKA VS BANGLADESH SECOND TEST HALTED BY RAIN

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The second Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, which commenced today (25) at the SSC Grounds in Colombo, has been temporarily halted due to adverse weather conditions. ... Read More


MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT POSES MULTI-SECTORAL THREAT TO SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Sri Lanka faces potential impacts across various sectors due to the escalating military tensions in the Middle East, according to Cabinet Media Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Ja... Read More


RAJGIRIYA BUSINESSES FINED RS. 225,000, COSMETICS WORTH RS. 10 MN DESTROYED

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority has imposed a fine of Rs. 225,000 on two establishments in Rajagiriya. The penalty was issued due to the businesses' inability to confirm whether ... Read More


SRI LANKA TO CRACK DOWN ON CHILD BEGGING AND HAZARDOUS CHILD LABOUR

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The Cabinet has approved a new programme aimed at strictly enforcing existing legal provisions and raising public awareness to combat child exploitation. This initiative, propos... Read More