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Police commission dismisses SDIG

The former Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Nilantha Jayawardena has been officially dismissed from service by the National Police Commission (NPC), after determining that he failed to take appropriate action or respond to intelligence warnings ahead of the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. SDIG Jayawardena, who previously served as the head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), was …

Red alert:Rough seas from Puttalam to Hambantota

By KirshCNL
July 19, 2025
News, Political, Weather Report
Amber Alert, Marine Weather, Monsoon, Red Warning, Rough Sea, Sri Lanka, Weather Alert
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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has warned the public to be alert for strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, as per the report issued, valid until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (Sunday, July 20). Accordingly, strong winds between 50 to 60 km/h are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western, and North-Central provinces, due to …

Colombo set for historic reggae night today

The world-renowned Ivorian reggae legend Alpha Blondy will take the stage in Sri Lanka for the very first time today, marking another fantastic day in the musical history of Sri Lanka. The concert, scheduled to take place at Air Force Grounds, Colombo from 6.00 p.m., marks a significant cultural milestone as the island hosts its first large-scale international reggae concert. …

Sri Lanka forms first-ever committee to identify national research priorities

CNL Reporter
July 10, 2025
News
Sri Lanka
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Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s research and development sector, an ad-hoc committee was established recently for the first time in the country, to identify and prioritise national research needs.

Sri Lanka-Pakistan to improve economic, educational, and political ties

CNL Reporter
July 8, 2025
Political
Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka and Pakistan have held discussions to improve social, economic, educational, and political ties between the two nations.

Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations

CNL Reporter
July 8, 2025
Political
Sri Lanka
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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal presented by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserve assets decline to USD 6.08 billion

CNL Reporter
July 8, 2025
News
Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserve assets have decreased to US$ 6.08 billion in June 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Accidents Emerge as Top Cause of Hospitalization in Sri Lanka

CNL Reporter
July 8, 2025
News
Sri Lanka
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Accidents have become a major public health crisis in Sri Lanka, causing around 12,000 deaths annually, with 3,000 occurring after hospitalization, according to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media.