UNP yet to decide on nominee for...
By Ashanthi Warunasuriya
The United National Party (UNP) says it has not yet reached an agreement on the nominee for its National List seat...
SLPI requests Justice Minister to codify laws...
The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) has forwarded to the Minister of Justice, Ali Sabry, a set of proposals by The Editors Guild of...
Muslim countries welcome Sri Lanka’s decision to...
A number of Muslim countries have welcomed Sri Lanka’s decision to stop forced cremations.
Pakistan, Turkey and Afghanistan are among the countries that welcomed the...
EU concerned over intensified surveillance in Sri...
The European Union (EU) is concerned over intensified surveillance in Sri Lanka.
The EU also said that it attaches great importance to the assessment by the...
Mövenpick Colombo first five-star city hotel to...
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo has become the first five-star city hotel in Colombo to open for foreign travellers.
In a statement issued today, the hotel said...
Japanese destroyer makes a brief stop at...
A Japanese destroyer made a brief stop at the Chinese funded Hambantota Port.
The Sri Lanka Navy said that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)...
SLMC hails President’s offer to meet families...
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) today hailed reports that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had offered to meet with the next of kin of the...
Key suspect in Thajudeen murder case Anura...
Controversial policeman and key suspect in the Wasim Thajudeen murder case, former Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Anura Senanayake, passed away today.
Senanayake...
Cops accused of assaulting law student
A group of Police officers have been accused of assaulting a law student.
The assault had allegedly taken place at the Peliyagoda Police station.
The 23-year-old...
Public urged to follow quarantine laws during...
The public have been urged to follow the quarantine laws during the long weekend.
Most Sri Lankans will be on holiday from today (Friday) till...
State Vesak festival to be held in...
The State Vesak festival is to be held in Jaffna this year, the Prime Minister's Office said.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has given instructions to...
UN to act on report despite objections...
By Easwaran Rutnam
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is to implement recommendations in a report tabled at the UN...
China to push ahead with Hambantota port...
Beijing will push forward with a plan to develop Hambantota port, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a phone call with his Sri...
Cabinet approval sought to enforce ban on...
The Government is considering enforcing a ban on the burqa, Justice Minister Ali Sabry said today.
Ali Sabry said that Cabinet approval has been sought...
Gazette notice issued permitting burial of Covid...
A gazette notice has been issued permitting the burial of coronavirus victims.
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi informed party leaders today about the decision to permit...
SLFP reappoints Maithripala Sirisena as Chairman
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has reappointed former President Maithripala Sirisena as the party Chairman.
The decision was taken by the Executive Committee of...
US calls for strategy by Sri Lanka...
The United States (US) has called for a strategy by Sri Lanka to implement the report on Sri Lanka by the Office of the...
India tells UNHRC Sri Lanka must respect...
India told the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva today Sri Lanka must respect the rights of the Tamils.
Speaking during the interactive dialogue...
Drop in numbers linked to reduction in...
By Vyshnavy Velrajh
Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) believe a drop in positive COVID-19 cases has been recorded in Sri Lanka over the past few days...
500,000 doses of vaccines arrive from India
A stock of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines ordered from India arrived in Sri Lanka today (25).
Acting Minister of Health Professor Channa Jayasumana said 500,000 doses...
Aluthgamage acquitted in case over misappropriation of...
The Colombo High Court today (25) acquitted Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage over the case filed on the misappropriation of trade union funds.
Aluthgamage, the Minister of...
Chapelton Estate PS division in Bogawantalawa isolated
The Chapelton Estate Pradeshiya Sabha division in Bogawantalawa has been isolated with immediate effect, the Government Information Department said.
The decision to isolate the Chapelton...
Report on Easter Sunday attacks formally tabled...
The final report by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on the Easter Sunday attacks was tabled in Parliament today.
Leader of the House Dinesh...
No law to remove Mandarin name boards...
By Indika Sri Aravinda
There is no legal grounds to remove name boards in Mandarin placed at Chinese projects in Sri Lanka.
Official Languages Commission Chairman...
PCR test not required when released from...
By Vyshnavy Velrajh
Individuals released from Covid treatment facilities and quarantine centers will not be required to undergo a PCR test when leaving, the Public...
Public overconfident after first vaccine dose
By Easwaran Rutnam
The public who obtained the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine have been urged to exercise caution and not be overconfident.
Army Commander,...
First batch of vaccines via COVAX to...
By Easwaran Rutnam
The first batch of vaccines to be given to Sri Lanka by the World Health Organisation (WHO) through the COVAX facility is...
PLATES opens at Cinnamon Grand Colombo
01:49
Dr. Neville Fernando's final journey
02:20
Navin and Arjuna push for common opposition
15:37
UN releases damning report on Sri Lanka
01:38
Tamil MP grabs attention of Parliament
29:23
First Sri Lankan born New Zealand MP makes maiden speech
15:18
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's address to the Nation
42:23
Pompeo visits St Anthony’s Church in Sri Lanka
02:55
One on One with Sajin de Vass Gunawardena
34:12
Yasisurie Kiribandara's road to success
07:15
A chat with Mahinda Deshapriya
22:07
Take 2 with twin sisters Tharumalee and Paramee
04:28
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
01:01
Colombo East Base Hospital to treat coronavirus patients
04:21
Sri Lanka's Elections Commission disinfected
01:18
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
LUXASIA brings Japanese beauty brand Shiseido to...
Sri Lanka is a land renown for stunning natural beauty. Yet, LUXASIA still managed to usher in a different kind of beautiful to the...
Dialog Enterprise Rotary Metro Par 3 Golf Classic 2021
The Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan in partnership with Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, presents the Par 3 Golf Classic for the fifth consecutive year on March 13th 2021....
The Model Aeroplane Show organized by the Colombo Flying Club was held at the Colombo International Airport Ratmalana (CIAR).
Avid aviators of all ages participated in this long-awaited event. This event was organized with the objective of supporting general aviation...
