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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has provided new laboratory equipment to strengthen the DNA testing capacity of Sri Lanka’s Government Analyst’s Department and help reduce delays in forensic reports. The post UNDP provides new equipment to boost Sri Lanka’s DNA testing capacity appeared first on Onlanka.
Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (September 15) issued notice on the Director of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka to appear before court on September 22, 2026. The post National Hospital Director summoned over Suresh Sallay medical report appeared first on Onlanka.
A former Chairman of the Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an alleged Rs. 4.16 million loss to the government. The post Former Western Province Passenger Transport Authority Chairman arrested appeared first on Onlanka.
The newly constructed Port View Residencies apartment complex in Grandpass, Colombo 14, with 1,000 housing units, was officially opened today (September 15, 2026) to provide housing facilities for Colombo’s urban population. The post Port View Residencies opens in Colombo with 1,000 housing units appeared first on Onlanka.
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved the publication of the 2027 Appropriation Bill in the Government Gazette before it is presented to Parliament for approval. The post Cabinet approves presentation of 2027 Appropriation Bill to Sri Lanka Parliament appeared first on Onlanka.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will replace the five competition javelins damaged during air transport while Sri Lankan world champion Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage was returning home from Budapest, with the government covering the full cost. The post Government to replace Rumesh Tharanga’s damaged javelins appeared first on Onlanka.
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that former Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon and two others violated the fundamental rights of Shani Abeysekara and Ravi Seneviratne by initiating investigations against them during the previous presidential election period. The post Supreme Court rules Deshabandu and two others violated rights of Shani, Ravi appeared first on Onlanka.
Airport Police Narcotics Bureau officers have seized Kush cannabis worth around Rs. 320 million that was found abandoned near baggage carousel No. 06 at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. The post Rs. 320 Million worth of Kush cannabis found abandoned at BIA appeared first on Onlanka.
Five javelins belonging to Sri Lanka’s world number-one javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage were reportedly broken and damaged during air transport as he returned home after winning the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship. The post Rumesh Tharanga’s javelins damaged during flight home appeared first on Onlanka.
Sri Lanka Railways has appointed 100 new Grade III Railway Engine Driver Assistants as part of a national programme to improve the efficiency and quality of railway services. The post Sri Lanka Railways appoints 100 new Engine Driver Assistants appeared first on Onlanka.
Sri Lanka has launched a series of special awareness programmes to improve household nutrition, reduce food waste and create more income opportunities for farming families through value-added agricultural products. The post Sri Lanka expands value-added agriculture to cut food waste and boost farmer incomes appeared first on Onlanka.
Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has been named as a suspect in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the purchase of aircraft for SriLankan Airlines. The post Namal Rajapaksa named as suspect in Airbus deal case appeared first on Onlanka.
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (September 14, 2026) acquitted former Mrs. World Caroline Jurie and the late model Chula Padmendra in the case over the removal of Pushpika De Silva’s crown. The post Caroline Jurie acquitted in Pushpika De Silva crown removal case appeared first on Onlanka.
Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Rathna Gamage says a mobile application introduced for fishermen is already being successfully used in Sri Lanka and provides data to help make fishing activities easier. The post Fisheries app already helping fishermen – Deputy Minister appeared first on Onlanka.
Sri Lanka is moving to make annual registration compulsory for every dog, while introducing new rules on rabies vaccination, stray dog sterilisation and commercial dog breeding. The post Sri Lanka moves to make dog registration mandatory appeared first on Onlanka.
