Man found stabbed to death inside three-wheeler in Colombo

Sri Lanka calls on Japan to ensure quality infrastructure development

Sri Lanka today called on Japan to ensure quality infrastructure development as a prerequisite to achieve Sri Lanka’s vision to position itself as a trade and maritime hub of the Indian Ocean region. The Fourth Sri Lanka – Japan Dialogue on Maritime Security, Safety and Oceanic Issues was held virtually today, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said. The Japanese delegation comprised of representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Japan Coast Guard and the Japanese E

01 Oct, 2020

Officials urge public to strictly follow new normal practices

Health officials have urged the public to strictly follow the new normal practices introduced to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Sri Lanka. Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said that coronavirus infected patients are still in Sri Lanka so the threat remains. Samaraweera said that a number of arrivals have tested positive for the virus so the public must remain cautious. He said that the practice of wearing face masks, maintaining social distancing and washing hands must be

01 Oct, 2020

Nine Arches Bridge likely to be declared national heritage site

By Vyshnavy Velrajh? The Government is considering listing the Nine Arches Bridge in Demodara as a locally declared national heritage site of Sri Lanka. Also known as the Bridge in the Sky, it is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka and one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. State Minister of Promotion of National Heritage Vidura Wickramanayaka told the Colombo Gazette that since the Nine Arches Bridge marks its centenary next year the milestone must be commemo

01 Oct, 2020