Three killed in Ratmalana fire

Number of fishermen dead after consuming mysterious liquid rises to 5

The number of fishermen dead after consuming a mysterious liquid from a bottle found floating in the sea off Tangalle has risen to five. The Navy said that six fishermen from the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour, who were on a multi-day fishing voyage, fell critically ill after consuming a liquid from a bottle they found floating in the sea. Three of the fishermen had died, the Navy said, while another two passed away later. The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources had sent a request to th

30 Jun, 2024

Sri Lanka confident of achieving over two million tourist arrivals this year

Sri Lanka is confident of achieving over two million tourist arrivals this year after the one millionth tourist arrived on Saturday. Sri Lanka Tourism says it is gaining its momentum of taking Sri Lanka?s Uniqueness as a ??treasure trove?? among travel destinations across the world. “The paradise island is blessed with every possible holiday opportunity ranging from the golden coastlines to the delicious authentic cuisine,” Sri Lanka Tourism said in a statement, Sunday. Reaching an important

30 Jun, 2024

Kanchana says several SLPP MPs have decided to back Ranil

Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says he and a few Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MPs have decided to back Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential elections. Speaking at the ?Ekwa Jayagamu? public rally in Matara, Wijesekera said that SLPP MPs and Ministers Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Prasanna Ranatunga, Ali Sabry and MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage will be backing Wickremesinghe at the election. Wijesekera said that he is confident the SLPP leadership will also support Wickremesinghe at the polls. Th

30 Jun, 2024