Another “white elephant” in Hambantota back in...
Another "white elephant" in Hambantota was back in operation with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa the chief guest at the event.
Rajapaksa attended a conference held...
Restrictions to be imposed if health guidelines...
The Government is prepared to impose strict restrictions if the health guidelines issued to prevent the spread of the coronavirus are not adhered to.
Chief...
Five-storied building collapses in Kandy trapping five...
A five-storied building collapsed in Kandy early this morning trapping five people in an adjoining house.
The building located in Buwelikada in Kandy, caved-in and...
Concerns raised after transgender individual was denied...
Concerns have been raised after a transgender individual was denied access to a bar in Colombo.
EQUAL GROUND said it was gravely concerned with the...
Ranil, several others questioned on political victimisation
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and several others were questioned today by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on incidents of political victimisation.
Former Ministers...
Two Customs Department officers arrested
Two Customs Department officers were arrested for illegally removing a large consignment of turmeric in the custody of the Customs Department.
The Police arrested the...
Sri Lanka refuses to accept externally driven...
Sri Lanka has informed the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva it will not accept an externally driven reconciliation framework.
The Government said that...
Sirisena promised Pujith perks if he took...
Former President Maithripala Sirisena had allegedly offered Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara, who has been suspended from service, a number of perks...
Leading underworld member grilled over threats to...
Underworld figure Janith Madushanka alias 'Podi Lassi' was questioned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today.
The CID reportedly recorded a statement from ‘Podi Lassi’...
Egypt backs stand taken by Sri Lanka...
Egypt has backed the stand taken by Sri Lanka to protect its national independence and sovereignty.
The Ambassador of Egypt to Sri Lanka Hussein El...
Heavy rain to continue to lash parts...
The Department of Meteorology has predicted heavy rain up to 100 - 150mm in several parts of Sri Lanka during the next 24 hours...
SriLankan Airlines insists no evidence to back...
SriLankan Airlines says an inquiry had found there was no evidence to justify sexual harassment allegations made by a former employee against a former...
SJB invites UNP to join broad alliance
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has invited the United National Party (UNP) to join its broad alliance.
SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said that...
Bus associations seek meeting to discuss concerns...
By Vyshnavy Velrajh
The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association (LPBOA) has raised concerns over the law enforced this week instructing three-wheelers and motorcycles to follow...
Afghanistan and Sri Lanka discuss partnering against...
Afghanistan and Sri Lanka have had talks on partnering against the threats of terrorism.
The Afghan Embassy in Colombo tweeted saying the Ambassador of Afghanistan...
Government says no decision to withdraw from...
The Government says no decision has been taken to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
The Government Information Department said in a statement...
Over 110 passengers arrive in Sri Lanka
Over 110 passengers arrived in Sri Lanka on four special flights today (18).
The National Operations Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 (NOCPC) said 22...
Mobile application to be used to record...
A mobile application has been created to record the activities of foreign tourists during their stay in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development...
Sri Lankan leopard in UK zoo dies...
A UK zoo's "beloved" Sri Lankan leopard has died, three months after giving birth to two cubs.
Sariska, who had lived at Banham Zoo in...
Health officers to closely monitor Colombo International...
Health officers will closely monitor the Colombo International Book Fair to ensure all the health guidelines are strictly followed.
The book fair opens at the...
Hakeem says Muslims being unfairly branded
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem says the Muslim community in Sri Lanka are being unfairly branded as extremists and terrorists, particularly...
Five suspects arrested for forging deeds of...
Five suspects have been arrested for forging the deeds of a property owned by one of the Easter Sunday bombers.
The Police said that among...
Over 150 Indians repatriated from Sri Lanka...
Over 150 Indians were repatriated from Sri Lanka on a special flight today.
The Indian High Commission in Colombo said that 154 Indian nationals including an...
Man sentenced to 10 years in jail...
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy in 2013.
The Colombo High Court sentenced the 41-year-old...
Summons issued on captain of MT New...
The Colombo Magistrate today issued summons on the Captain of the MT New Diamond oil tanker to appear before courts on 28th September.
The Attorney...
Prime Minister defends Colombo Port City project
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today defended the Colombo Port City project saying it will be Sri Lanka's main income source in the years to...
Shani Abeysekera further remanded
The Gampaha Magistrates Court today further remanded former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Shani Abeysekera till 02nd October over the case filed...
Canada supports inclusive growth and reconciliation in...
Canada says it supports inclusive growth and reconciliation in Sri Lanka.
The Canadian High Commission in Colombo said that Canada looks forward to finding more...
Government undecided on LGBTQI rights
The Government says it is undecided on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (or: queer), Intersex (LGBTQI) rights.
Asked at a media briefing today about the...
Wildlife officer killed in elephant attack
By Vyshnavy Velrajh
A wildlife officer has died following an elephant attack in Siyambalanduwa this morning.
Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation M.G.C. Sooriyabandara...
Police announce guidelines
20:56
Air quality in Colombo improves
02:34
Animals at Dehiwala Zoo closely monitored
02:28
Lotus Tower illuminated in support of fight against coronavirus
14:58
Ranjan Ramanayake remanded
01:12
Sri Lanka PM's address to the nation
15:10
Navy retrieves Sri Lankan onboard Italian cruise
03:08
Entertainment during the isolation process in Sri Lanka
01:21
Body of first coronavirus victim in Sri Lanka cremated
03:25
Traders working around the clock
01:50
Queues at fuel stations in Sri Lanka
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Colombo East Base Hospital to treat coronavirus patients
04:21
Sri Lanka's Elections Commission disinfected
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Sri Lanka battles the coronavirus
20:55
Public transport in Sri Lanka disinfected
01:51
Navy prepares to face COVID 19
01:02
Coronavirus patient in Sri Lanka discharged
07:47
Sri Lanka warns US of consequences following ban on Silva
00:35
Residents demand playground
03:58
Special mass at St. Anthony's Shrine Colombo
16:19
The Cinnamon Luxury Collection celebrates literature with...
Launching another event in its fêted series of curated signature experiences, Bentota Beach – The Cinnamon Luxury Collection, in partnership with The Gratiaen Trust,...
Sri Lanka Tourism teams up with VTA to conduct...
Sri Lanka Tourism and Vocational Training Authority (VTA) signed an agreement this week to train drivers involved in the Tourism industry which will enable training programs to be conducted islandwide to tourist drivers to enhance their skills and get...
