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Man killed at construction site at  Mawilmada, Katugastota

Police said a man has died after suffering a fatal neck injury from a grinder while carrying out construction work on a security fence in Mawilmada, Katugastota.

Maldivian President's visit to SL resolves visa issues

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated that one of the focuses of the state visit to Sri Lanka is to resolve the visa issues faced by Maldivians residing in Sri Lanka.

Government universities for the 2025/2026 academic year scheduled to commence in September

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced that the admission process for students to government universities for the 2025/2026 academic year is scheduled to commence in the first week of September 2026.

Gazette released for a special commodity levy on imported maize

The Ministry of Finance has issued a gazette extraordinary for a special commodity levy imposed on imported maize, which has been increased to Rs. 50 per kilogram. It will be in effect from May 5 to December 31, 2026.

Hearing of former Minister Kumara Jayakody's case scheduled for June 17

The hearing in the corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Kumara Jayakody is fixed for June 17 by the Colombo High Court.