Ukraine seeks new round of talks with Russia
Ukraine has proposed a new round of peace talks with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, in a move aimed at restarting negotiations that halted last month.
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Govt plans to triple daily fresh milk procurement by 2029: Dy Minister
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The government is hoping to increase the amount of fresh milk collected from farmers to 3 million liters per day by 2029, up from 1 million liters in 2025, states Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunaratne.
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One spill gate of Upper Kotmale Reservoir opened due to heavy rain
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July 20, 2025
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Steps have been taken to open one sluice gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir, due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the reservoir.
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Anti-immigrant rallies staged across Poland
Anti‑immigration protests have taken place in dozens of towns and cities across Poland.
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Red alert:Rough seas from Puttalam to Hambantota
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has warned the public to be alert for strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, as per the report issued, valid until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (Sunday, July 20). Accordingly, strong winds between 50 to 60 km/h are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western, and North-Central provinces, due to …
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Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian flights till August 24
Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for flights operated by Indian airlines by another month till August 24, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said.
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Temporary driving licenses for tourists to be issued at BIA
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that a new system for issuing temporary driving licenses to tourists arriving in Sri Lanka
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Bus carrying 20 Sri Lankan workers catches fire in Israel; no serious injuries – Ambassador
A bus transporting 20 Sri Lankan youths employed in the agricultural sector in Israel caught fire last morning (18) near Kiryat Malakhi, according to Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara.
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Colombo set for historic reggae night today
The world-renowned Ivorian reggae legend Alpha Blondy will take the stage in Sri Lanka for the very first time today, marking another fantastic day in the musical history of Sri Lanka. The concert, scheduled to take place at Air Force Grounds, Colombo from 6.00 p.m., marks a significant cultural milestone as the island hosts its first large-scale international reggae concert. …
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Journalist swept away in Pakistan floods
A Pakistani journalist was swept away by raging floodwaters while reporting live from Rawalpindi today, and the video of the harrowing moment has since gone viral, sparking widespread concern over media safety and the government’s emergency response. In the meantime, at least 57 people, including 24 children, have died over the past two days as torrential monsoon rains swept through …
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