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August 15, 2026
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Sri Lanka Inaugurates its First Honorary Consulate in Cambodia
Phnom Penh ; Marking a significant milestone in the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka andCambodia and reaffirming the shared commitment to further strengthen bilateralcooperation, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka officially inaugurated itsfirst Honorary Consulate in the Kingdom of Cambodia recently at the historicRaffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh.The ceremony formally marked the...
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August 15, 2026
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Sri Lanka Extends 50% Vehicle Import Duty Surcharge Until End of 2026
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government has extended the 50% surcharge imposed on customs import duties for imported vehicles until December 31, continuing a measure initially introduced to reduce foreign exchange outflows. The surcharge was first imposed on May 16 as part of efforts to contain the country’s expenditure on foreign exchange arising from vehicle imports....
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August 15, 2026
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Man Dies While Returning From His Sister’s Wedding
COLOMBO(News1st) : What began as a day of celebration ended in unimaginable heartbreak for a family returning home from a wedding celebration in Veyangoda. A joyous occasion turned into tragedy when a van carrying family members home after a wedding reception met with a serious accident near the Magalegoda-Naiwala road, leaving two people dead and...
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August 15, 2026
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Senior Journalist Hisham Mohamed appointed Manager of Vasantham Television,Radio
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — Senior Journalist Hisham Mohamed has been appointed as the Manager of Vasantham Television and Vasantham Radio. He began his career in the media field as an announcer at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) and later worked as a presenter at Independent Television (ITN) and Rupavahini Television. It is noteworthy that...
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August 14, 2026
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Knowledge Exchange and Orientation Programme for 20 Sri Lankan High Court Judges in India
COLOMBO : A knowledge exchange and orientation programme was held for 20 High Court Judges from Sri Lanka at the Indian National Judicial Academy (NJA) in Bhopal, India, from 10–14 August 2026.
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Migrant workers to get Rs1,000 more for foreign remittances over Rs20,000

Diesel and kerosene prices up

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Rajiv Gandhi murder case: six released

Diana Gamage banned from overseas travel

Lankan labour minister visits Saudi Arabia, explores opportunities for migrant workers

Sri Lankan mission in Canberra will look after the interests of Dhanushka- Sports ministry secretary

WEATHER FORECAST: Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 November 2022

Webinar: Fishing Dispute between Sri Lanka and India highlighted

General amnesty declared for Tri-Forces deserters who had left the country

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Sri Lanka Cricket has not hired any lawyers for Dhanushka

Countdown To The Middle East Crown’-Boxing Series-5, will be held in Colombo on Nov.26

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