Kalutara to become key urban hub
The Government’s latest urban development initiative aims to position Kalutara as a major urban hub, strategically connecting the Western and Southern Provinces, with potential for significant industrial and economic growth. A discussion on the implementation of the Kalutara Urban Development Plan was held yesterday July 9, at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika …
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Showers and thundershowers expected across parts of Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology has forecast several spells of showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara. A few showers are also likely in parts of the North-Western Province, while showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in the Mullaittivu district …
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Nine Killed as Bridge Collapses in Gujarat,India
At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a section of the Gambhira Bridge on the Mahisagar River collapsed early this morning, July 9, in Padra, Gujarat, India. The bridge connects the key cities of Vadodara and Anand. Multiple vehicles, including a truck and several cars, plunged into the river as the bridge gave way. Rescue teams …
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Ritz-Carlton Reserve Heads to Pottuvil,Sri Lanka
Ventive Hospitality and Marriott International have announced plans to open seven new hotels across India and Sri Lanka, including a high-end Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Pottuvil on Sri Lanka’s east coast. The Pottuvil project stands out as Sri Lanka’s only Ritz-Carlton Reserve, featuring 73 luxury villas and 80 branded residences. Positioned near Yala East National Park and Arugam Bay, the resort …
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Cabinet Approves Navy-Led Maritime Security Operations
The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has approved a proposal to allow the Sri Lanka Navy to independently conduct maritime security operations in key international shipping lanes, including areas around the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Somali Sea, in a move aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s role in regional maritime security. The decision comes in light of continued pirate …
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Trump Restarts U.S. Arms Aid to Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that the United States will resume weapons shipments to Ukraine, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening Kyiv’s defenses amid a sharp escalation in Russian military offensives. Addressing the media at the White House, President Trump confirmed that the forthcoming aid will consist primarily of defensive weapons aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s ability to resist Russian …
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SC Orders Police Officer to Compensate Farmers for Unlawful Arrest
The Supreme Court today (July 7) ruled that the Officer-in-Charge of the Aralaganwila Police, S.M.L.R. Bandara, must personally compensate two farmers by paying Rs. 30,000 each for their unlawful arrest and detention. The judgment was delivered following a fundamental rights petition filed on behalf of residents of Kalukele, situated along the Mahiyanganaya–Polonnaruwa main road, an area severely affected by the …
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