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PRESIDENT ANURA KUMARA DISSANAYAKE DISCUSSES 2026 BUDGET PROPOSALS

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A discussion on the pre-budget plan and development orientation for the 2026 budget proposals was held today (16) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussion, Preside... Read More


14 TEA ESTATE WORKERS HOSPITALISED AFTER WASP ATTACK

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Fourteen tea estate workers were hospitalised today (16), after a wasp attack in Agarapathana. Police report that nine workers from the Nallathanniya Estate in Agarapathana and ... Read More


SUSPECT LINKED TO SEVERAL CRIMES ARRESTED IN BAKKIYELLA

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Police have arrested a suspect believed to be involved in several crimes in the Rajagalathenna area of Bakkiyaella, Ampara. Police stated that four fake identity cards and two f... Read More


CHILAW - WELIHENA AT RISK OF SEA EROSION

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Residents of the area allege that the coastal strip in the Chilaw - Welihena area is at risk of severe erosion. A unique natural rock ridge runs parallel to the coastline from C... Read More


BUSINESSMAN ARRESTED WITH KUSH WORTH OVER MILLIONS AT KATUNAYAKE

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by airport customs at Katunayake Airport earlier today (16). He was attempting to smuggle in a large quantity of "Kush" drugs, valued at Rs. ... Read More


SUJEEWA SENASINGHE GRANTED BAIL

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Former State Minister and Member of Parliament Sujeewa Senasinghe has been released on bail today (16), after appearing in court for a case related to the alleged illegal assembl... Read More


FOUR ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH KAHAWATTA MURDER

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Police report that the Western Province (North) Criminal Division has arrested four individuals suspected of aiding and abetting in the abduction that led to the murder of a 22-y... Read More


NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN JAPAN FOR SRI LANKAN YOUTH

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- New job opportunities in Japan have opened up for Sri Lankan youth, with relevant agreements already signed. These agreements are expected to provide significant opportunities, ... Read More


WOMAN ARRESTED WITH 'ICE' DRUGS LEADS POLICE TO MAJOR DRUG DEALER

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Officers from the Modara Divisional Criminal Investigation Unit have successfully arrested a woman in Modara for possessing 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine). During extensive que... Read More


WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY TO HOST TECHX SRI LANKA 2025

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- All preparations are complete for TechX Sri Lanka 2025, an event organised by Wayamba University. The programme is scheduled to be held in Colombo on the 26th of July, with the ... Read More