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Sea areas from Puttalam to Hambantota cleared for fishing as weather improves
Showers over 100 mm expected tomorrow as southwest monsoon intensifies
Minor flood warning issued for low-lying areas along Mahaweli River
Contingency plans in place for Scholarship and A/L exams amid adverse weather forecasts
Red warning issued for strong winds and rough seas from Hambantota to Pottuvil
Air Force promotes Rumesh Tharanga after historic Commonwealth victory
SC dismisses petition seeking postponement of A/L Exam
Committee meets to draft new National Action Plan on human-elephant conflict management
Air Force promotes Rumesh Tharanga after historic Commonwealth victory
Ex-Minister Akila Viraj appears before Bribery Commission
Police probe possible underworld link in Ratmalana grenade attack
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Sri Lanka for official visit
Red warning issued for strong winds and rough seas from Hambantota to Pottuvil
Ex-State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa’s case fixed for trial
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon
Level 2 landslide warnings extended for four districts
Teenager dies in motorcycle accident in Mawathagama
EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
Kotmale Dam spill gates opened; Residents downstream urged to stay alert
Luxury bus torched at Kaduwela Bus Stand
Main Line train services delayed after body found near Gampaha Station
Two hand grenades hurled at Ratmalana residence; no injuries reported
STF seizes hashish worth over Rs. 50 million in Minuwangoda raid
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam: Tuition classes banned from midnight today
Italy puts all major cities on highest alert as heatwave intensifies
Schools reopen in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya except Hatton Education Zone
Air Force promotes Rumesh Tharanga after historic Commonwealth victory
Eight dead, over 11,000 affected by adverse weather Heavy rains expected after Thursday: Met. Dept.
Parliament heats up over judges’ retirement age 22A draft will be gazetted shortly: Justice Minister
“Chief Prelates did not oppose judicial reforms” Govt seeks to increase retirement age of all judges
Thai, Sri Lankan cultures celebrated at Thai festival 2026 held in Colombo
“There is another reason behind the rush” – Lawyers’ body questions judges’ retirement age move
New Constitution, land issues take centre stage as Tamil and Muslim leaders meet President
Mahara Prison Clash: Multiple investigations launched into Rs. 150 million damage
Bad weather wreaks havoc across Sri Lanka Warning for heavy rains, strong winds & landslides issued
“Prisoners’ safety must be guaranteed by the govt” Several factions demand answers from Minister
Mahara Prison unrest damage estimated at Rs. 150 million; Video evidence and masterminds under probe
"Bringing smiles to little hearts" Children learn the art of kite-making at Derana Kite Workshop
“Need to find out if it was controlled from outside”; Justice Minister on Mahara Prison unrest
ADB extends $200M to help Sri Lanka tackle economic pressures from Middle East conflict
Ceypetco announces that fuel prices will remain unchanged in August
'Suwa Seriya' free ambulance service marks 10 years as India pledges 100 more ambulances
India Test squad arrives in Sri Lanka for World Test Championship series
Chamari reaches career-best sixth position in T20I batting rankings
Pakistan Women avoid T20I sweep with four-wicket win over Sri Lanka
Philippines' Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims Washington crown
Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Arsene Wenger
India Test squad arrives in Sri Lanka for World Test Championship series
Chamari reaches career-best sixth position in T20I batting rankings
Pakistan Women avoid T20I sweep with four-wicket win over Sri Lanka
Philippines' Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims Washington crown
USA player Akhilesh Reddy banned for eight years
Auqib Nabi replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah in India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka series
British Football Association becomes first to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's FIFA re-election
