A limb lost every hour: alarming diabetes rates in Sri Lanka
2024-11-03
According to data from the Ministry of Health, 23% of the urban population in Sri Lanka suffers from diabetes. PublicContinue Reading
SL pays USD 503 million in external debt in first half of 2024
2024-11-02
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Policy Formulation, Planning, and Tourism has reported that Sri Lanka’s external debt reached USDContinue Reading
A vehicle for every family in 10 years: NPP’s Nalin Hewage
2024-11-02
National People’s Power (NPP) member Nalin Hewage claims that within 10 years, the NPP will build an economy in SriContinue Reading
Weekend Colombo-KKS intercity train from today
2024-11-02
The Department of Railways has commenced an intercity train service between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai from today (2). According toContinue Reading
“President has a deal to appoint Sumanthiran as foreign minister” – Gammanpila
2024-11-02
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila has alleged that the President and the Government have a “deal” with the Ilangai Thamil ArasuContinue Reading
Foreigner praises Minister Vijitha Herath and govt. for quick recovery of lost luggage
2024-11-02
Issuing a statement, the media secretary of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation reported that a foreign tourist named GrigoryanContinue Reading
Youth arrested for recording ex-minister’s defender involved in accident
2024-10-27
A young man who videotaped a defender vehicle involved in an accident near Wariyapola has been arrested by police, reportedlyContinue Reading
“I am the former president without a majority. He is the current president without a majority”
2024-10-27
Special Election Meeting in Negombo, Attended by Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Since Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and President Anura KumaraContinue Reading
Colombo-KKS train services to resume tomorrow (28)
2024-10-27
The Department of Railways has announced that train services from Colombo Fort to Kankasanturai will resume tomorrow, October 28, asContinue Reading
General Election: polling card distribution to commence today
2024-10-27
The postal department has announced that the distribution of polling cards for the 2024 general election will begin today (27).Continue Reading
Weather update: Above 50mm rain for several areas
2024-10-27
Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces andContinue Reading
Colombo businessman arrested at Airport with 5 kg of ICE
2024-10-27
A stock of crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “ice”) worth approximately Rs. 73.64 million, hidden inside a packet of riceContinue Reading
Sri Lanka beats Hong Kong to reach Asian Netball Championship Final
2024-10-26
Sri Lanka triumphed over Hong Kong with a 71-47 victory in the first semifinal of the 13th Asian Netball ChampionshipsContinue Reading
Notable increase in foreign worker remittances in 2024
2024-10-26
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka surged in September 2024, showing a notable increase from the previous year. According toContinue Reading
Health Ministry clarifies HPV vaccine reactions following Kalutara incident
2024-10-20
The Ministry of Health has addressed concerns raised by a recent media reports regarding adverse events following HPV vaccinations atContinue Reading
8 vehicles for Mahinda, 11 for Ranil : Govt issues clarification
2024-10-19
The Government Information Department clarified that none of the official privileges provided to former Presidents have been withdrawn. In aContinue Reading
“Why SL is not among 105 countries condemning Israel’s ban on UN chief?”– Imthiaz
2024-10-19
MEDIA RELEASE Statement by Mr. Imthiaz Bakeer Markar on Sri Lanka’s Decision Not to Sign the Joint Letter Condemning Israel’sContinue Reading
Update on schools closed due to bad weather
2024-10-13
All schools in the Colombo Zonal Division will be closed tomorrow (Monday) due to bad weather conditions. All government schoolsContinue Reading