A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas for areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota.
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A major fire broke out on four wagons of a goods train carrying diesel near the Tiruvallur railway station around 5:30 am this morning triggering panic in the surrounding areas.
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Sri Lanka has received USD 635.7 million in workers’ remittances in June 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Kataragama yesterday July 10, afternoon to participate in religious observances and also attended the final Randoli Maha Perahera of the annual Esala Festival at the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, where he witnessed the ceremonial placement of the sacred relic casket upon the relic-bearing tusker. Delivering a speech at the Ruhunu Kataragama sacred site, the President …
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Sri Lanka businessman Kulappu Arachchige Don Dhammika Perera has bought 106.9 million shares of East West Properties PLC for 3.2 billion rupees.
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The country’s first and only wax museum is set to open in a few days at the historic Ehelepola Walawwa in Kandy, marking a significant addition to Sri Lanka’s cultural landscape.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada next month and planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most other trading partners.
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The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari, announced that a total of 237,026 students
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The results of the 2024 (2025) General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination were released today by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka. Candidates can obtain their results by entering their correct examination numbers on the official websites: www.doenets.lk or www.results.exams.gov.lk In addition, candidates can download the official results document of their respective schools and obtain a printed copy …
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The government of Sri Lanka is set to allocate Rs. 250 million under this year’s budget to establish daycare centres for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, will be implemented through district-level administrators. The decision was made during a meeting held yesterday at the Presidential …
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