One missing after fishing boat caught in strong winds
(Sat, 19 Jul 2025) A fisherman has been reported missing after a boat that set out to sea from the
Beruwala Fisheries Harbour encountered strong winds early this morning (19). MORE..
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Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian flights till August 24
(Sat, 19 Jul 2025) Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for flights operated by Indian
airlines by another month till August 24, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said. MORE..
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Police impose traffic restrictions in Ruwanwella
(Sat, 19 Jul 2025) The annual Esala Maha Perahera of the Yatanwala Swarna Walukarama Temple, located in
the Ruwanwella Police Division, is scheduled to take place tonight (19) from 10-00 PM to 12-00 AM. MORE..
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Bus carrying 20 Sri Lankan workers catches fire in Israel; no serious injuries Ambassador
(Sat, 19 Jul 2025) A bus transporting 20 Sri Lankan youths employed in the agricultural sector in Israel
caught fire last morning (18) near Kiryat Malakhi, according to Sri Lanka s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara. MORE..
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Temporary driving licenses for tourists to be issued at BIA
(Sat, 19 Jul 2025) The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that a new system for issuing
temporary driving licenses to tourists arriving in Sri Lanka will be launched at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake starting in August. MORE..
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Economics or entrepreneurship must serve humanity, not just wealth PM
(Sat, 19 Jul 2025) The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya, stated that despite societal tendencies to prioritize monetary value, economics and entrepreneurship should be disciplines rooted in humanity, and the concept of a care economy
serves as a good example of this approach. MORE..
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US envoy says Syria and Israel agree to ceasefire as Druze minority and Bedouin clans clash in Syria
(Sat, 19 Jul 2025) U.S. envoy to Syria Tom Barrack said early Saturday that Israel and Syria had agreed
to a ceasefire following Israel s intervention this week in fighting between Syrian government forces and rival armed groups. MORE..
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Fairly heavy rains above 75 mm likely in parts of the island
(Sat, 19 Jul 2025) Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and
in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa province and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts.
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At least 3 dead after explosion at LA County Sheriff s Department training facility
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) At least three people have died in an explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff s
Department s training facility on Friday morning, according to US Attorney General Pam Bondi. MORE..
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Motorcycle used in Dehiwala shooting found abandoned
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) The motorcycle suspected to have been used in the Dehiwala shooting incident this
morning (18) has been found abandoned on the roadside in front of a temple on the Piliyandala alternative road. MORE..
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Bangladesh Bank honours Sri Lankan bankers for foiling 2016 cyber heist
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) Bangladesh s central bank (Bangladesh Bank) hosted a special award
ceremony to formally recognise officials from Sri Lanka s Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC) for their role in preventing a US$20 million fraudulent transaction during the infamous 2016
Bangladesh Bank reserve heist incident. MORE..
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EU warns of grant scam targeting young Sri Lankan entrepreneurs
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) The European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives has issued an alert warning
of a scam by an individual impersonating an official from the European Union (EU), claiming to provide grants or funds, in particular to young entrepreneurs. MORE..
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Air India cockpit recording suggests captain cut fuel to engines before crash, source says
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) A cockpit recording of dialogue between the two pilots of the Air India flight that
crashed last month supports the view that the captain cut the flow of fuel to the plane s engines, said a source briefed on U.S. officials early assessment of evidence. MORE..
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Rajitha s anticipatory bail application rejected
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) An anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking
his release on anticipatory bail before he is arrested by the Bribery Commission, was on Friday rejected by the Colombo Magistrate s Court. MORE..
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Sri Lanka s Central Bank imposes new caps on vehicle loan ratios
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) In a decisive move to strengthen macroprudential policy and mitigate systemic financial
risks, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), acting as the Macroprudential Authority, has issued new Directions to licensed financial institutions to impose maximum caps on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios
for vehicle-related credit facilities. MORE..
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Tea traders call for legal action against low-quality production practices
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) A meeting was held yesterday (17) at the Presidential Secretariat between the Secretary
to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, and officials from institutions related to the tea industry. MORE..
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Sri Lanka to hold virtual talks with US Trade Representative on tariff reduction
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) The Ministry of Finance has initiated ongoing discussions aimed at reducing the
trade tariffs proposed to be imposed by the United States on exports from Sri Lanka. MORE..
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One injured in shooting near Dehiwala railway station
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) A shooting incident has been reported near the Dehiwala Railway Station, a short while
ago, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
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Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena further remanded
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena has been further remanded until August 01 after
being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate s Court. MORE..
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MP Dayasiri Jayasekara appears before CID
(Fri, 18 Jul 2025) MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department
(CID) this morning (July 18), said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
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Sri Lanka’s Tariff Shock - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
(Mon, 14 Jul 2025) Sri Lanka’s Tariff Shock The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
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High Commissioner to Sri Lanka - Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs
(Sun, 06 Jul 2025) High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs
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