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July 31, 2026
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Javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage enters the Men’s Javelin Throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Scotland
Sri Lankan national javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has qualified for the Men’s Javelin Throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Scotland Thursday,July (30). Rumesh secured first place in the preliminary round with an impressive throw of 82.84 metres, earning his place in the final. In a notable achievement, Rumesh finished ahead of Olympic...
Sports
July 30, 2026
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Defence Secretary Chairs Discussion with Explosive Licensees to Address Industry Challenges
COLOMBO : Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting with explosive licensees 28 July at the Ministry of Defence premises to discuss key issues affecting the explosives sector and identify practical solutions to address existing challenges and improve regulatory and operational efficiency. During the discussion, explosive licensees presented the challenges they...
Local
July 30, 2026
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Sri Lanka advised to prepare for potential El Niño-related weather risks
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka must be prepared to face possible severe consequences from the El Niño climate phenomenon, which can lead to extreme weather conditions around the world, University of Peradeniya Senior Professor Buddhi Marambe has warned. Professor Marambe said the current El Niño event, which has developed in the Pacific Ocean region, is currently...
Loc
July 30, 2026
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Ambassador Ameer Ajwad Meets Chairman of the Saudi–Sri Lanka Business Council to Promote Sri Lanka Expo
RIYADH : Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, held preparatory discussions with Mr. Abdul Hadi Al-Qarni, Chairman of the Saudi–Sri Lanka Business Council, on organizing a high-level Saudi business delegation to visit Sri Lanka to participate in the forthcoming premier international trade exhibition, Sri Lanka Expo 2027, scheduled to...
Business, Economy
July 30, 2026
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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath visits the first ever Sri Lankan investment projects in the Philippines
MANILA :Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath visited the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in MisamisOriental on 25 July 2026 during his visit to Mindanao region in the Philippines. The visitwas undertaken to reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperationwith the Philippines and to witness firsthand the progress of Sri Lankan investments in thecountry made by Haycarb. He...
Business, Economy

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