Special public transportation arrangements for Poson Poya
2024-06-17
Several special public transportation services have been introduced for the convenience of pilgrims visiting the Mihintale Temple in view ofContinue Reading
Train collision kills at least eight in eastern India
2024-06-17
At least eight people were killed and dozens of others injured after a cargo train collided with a passenger trainContinue Reading
New jobs through Govt’s upcoming economic program – President
2024-06-17
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has assured that the government’s upcoming economic program would create new job opportunities for those previously unableContinue Reading
Govt hopeful to release group of Lankans held captive in Myanmar soon
2024-06-17
The government is hopeful of releasing soon another group of Sri Lankans who were trafficked for forced criminal activities inContinue Reading
Traffic violations : Over 4,500 motorists fined under Police CCTV system
2024-06-17
Fines have been imposed on over 4,500 motorists who were identified through the CCTV system in Colombo city for havingContinue Reading
President says unfair to arrest & fine pilgrims on their way to sacred sites
2024-06-17
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized that it is unfair to arrest and fine pilgrims on their way to sacred sitesContinue Reading
King coconut exports report a 36% drop due to damage by white flies
2024-06-17
A 36% drop in King coconut (Thambili) exports has been reported due to the damages caused by white flies toContinue Reading
“Hajj celebration delivers a profound message for world peace” : President’s Hajj message
2024-06-17
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended his wishes to the entire Muslim community in Sri Lanka and around the world forContinue Reading
Sri Lankan arrested for attempted murder of fellow Lankan in Italy
2024-06-17
A 41-year-old homeless Sri Lankan, who was already known to the authorities and was illegally residing in Naples, Italy, hasContinue Reading
Kalatuwawa pipeline damaged in accident : Water supply interrupted
2024-06-17
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) has announced an interruption in the water supply for the Godagama, Homagama,Continue Reading
Education Reforms : Classroom work to count for 30% of Grade 5 scholarship exam marks
2024-06-17
Announcing several reforms in the local school curriculum, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that 30% of the marks of theContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates for Monday
2024-06-17
Weather forecast for Monday : Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and Galle,Continue Reading
Police bust large-scale sex live streaming racket
2024-06-16
Police have uncovered a large-scale racket involving the live streaming and sale of sex scenes to a Chinese company. BasedContinue Reading
SL to conduct full feasibility study on land connection to India – President
2024-06-16
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Most Rev. Dr. Fidelis Lionel Emmanuel Fernando, the Bishop of Mannar, Diocese of Mannar atContinue Reading
Reward for Traffic Police Officers increased
2024-06-16
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has issued a circular to increase the rewards for traffic police officers. TheContinue Reading
Japan to Resume Projects with Debt Repayment : Minister Sabry
2024-06-16
Japan has expressed its willingness to resume stalled development projects in Sri Lanka once the country initiates its debt repaymentContinue Reading
23% drop in crime with ‘Yukthiya’ special operation : IGP
2024-06-16
The launch of the ‘Yukthiya’ special operation by the Sri Lanka Police to combat drug and crime-related activities has resultedContinue Reading
Colombo-Trinco Train Conductor falls off from running train
2024-06-16
The railway control room reports that the chief conductor of the express train traveling from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee wasContinue Reading