Asia Sri Lanka The National Organization of Retired Teachers and Principals staged a protest outside Parliament, demanding that the rights under the Subodhani salary recommendations be recognized in the 2026 State budget
Asia Sri Lanka The Colombo Port has recorded a net profit of Rs. 32,2 billion (€91,6 million) in the first eight months of 2025, up 71% on the same period in 2024 and above the estimated target around Rs. 21 billion (€60 million)
Asia Sri Lanka Telephone numbers are active starting today so that the public can directly inform province police stations on illicit drugs; DIGs will immediately take action based on the information while protecting the secrecy of the information
Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Air Force has warned the public regarding the potential dangers of flying kites near airport premises; kite flying, a popular activity in the country, in the vicinity of runways can be cited as one of the main causes of accidents in the world
Asia Sri Lanka Elephant deaths have drawn widespread attention; they are being killed with the intention of removing their tusks; department of Wildlife Conservation has confirmed that as of mid-July 219 elephant non-natural deaths have been recorded