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National Dengue Control Week Begins Across Sri Lanka
A nationwide National Dengue Control Week has commenced today (15 June) in response to the growing threat posed by dengue…
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Minister and Defence Secretary Inspect Pettah Central Bus Stand
Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha (Retired Air Vice Marshal) joined Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake on an…
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Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s Revision Petition to Be Heard by Court of Appeal
A revision petition filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, seeking a ruling that a conspiracy charge brought against him under Sri Lanka’s…
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UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture to Visit Welikada Prison
Representatives of the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT), who arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday (15) to…
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Sri Lanka Intensifies Tourism Promotion Efforts in China
Beijing, June 2026 – The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing, with the support of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion…
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Sri Lanka Calls for AI to Uplift Humanity, Not Replace Workers at ILO Conference
Geneva, June 2026 – Sri Lanka has called for a global shift in how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is perceived in…
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Sri Lanka Reaffirms Zero Tolerance Policy on Torture During UN Visit
Colombo, June 2026 – The Government of Sri Lanka has reiterated its “Zero Tolerance Policy” on torture, stating that a…
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Mayiliddy Residents Submit Petition to Northern Governor Seeking Land Release
Members of the Mayiliddy Resettlement Development Committee, who staged a peaceful protest in front of the Jaffna District Secretariat demanding…
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Suspect Arrested with Container of Smuggled Goods in Kuliyapitiya
A suspect was arrested by the Kuliyapitiya Divisional Criminal Investigation Unit after a container truck carrying a large quantity of…
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Vadatharakai Ferry Resumes Service to Delft Island
The Vadatharakai passenger ferry, which operates between Kurikattuwan and Delft Island (Neduntheevu), has resumed service from today (Monday, June 15)…
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