National commemoration of World Environment Day 2026 held under President’s patronage

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The National commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, themed “Let us take action to mitigate the impacts of climate change”, was held today at...

Only 148 of Sri Lanka’s 455 elders’ homes registered – Minister...

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The elders’ home in Anguruwathota, Horana, where a fire claimed the lives of 12 residents earlier this week, had been operating without the required...

Senior monk issues apology after criticising court order

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Venerable Thiniyawala Palitha Thera has publicly apologized for comments he made regarding the overseas travel ban imposed on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Addressing the media,...

From Cricketer to global spear thrower: The rise of Sri Lanka’s...

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By any measure, 92.62 metres is a long distance in javelin. For Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, it was the throw that transformed him from one of...

Be prepared: Strong wind advisory issued for multiple districts

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting several parts of the country due to active south-west monsoon conditions. The...

Wimal’s former Media Secretary arrested by FCID

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Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s former Media Secretary, Prasad Manju, has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), Police said. According to Police, the...

Dollar rate increasing: Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha responds

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Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando says the recent increase in the US dollar exchange rate does not indicate that Sri Lanka is facing...

Police seek public help to arrest three suspects in tragic Meegoda...

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Sri Lanka Police have sought assistance from the public to locate three suspects wanted in connection with the tragic death of six persons after...

WCO Integrity Delegation meets Secretary to the President on integrity and...

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A three‑member delegation from the World Customs Organization (WCO) Integrity Technical Sub‑Committee, led by Andrea Hampton, met with Secretary to the President Nandika Sanath...

Govt focuses on promoting electric vehicles in tourist zones

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The government has turned its attention to promoting environment‑friendly electric vehicles (EVs) within Sri Lanka’s tourist zones, with the aim of transforming these areas...