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Cardinal warns of family breakdown in Sri Lanka, stresses society's strength lies in family

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has expressed concern over the disintegration of family structures in the country. Speaking at the annual festiv... Read More


Motorcycle suspected to be linked to Kalutara shooting recovered in Bandaragama

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- A motorcycle suspected to have been used in the shooting incident reported last night (15) in the Wadiyamankada area of Kalutara North has been recovered in the Bandaragama area.... Read More


Six arrested in Lunugala-Bulugolla area for illegal excavation of artifacts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Six individuals have been arrested in connection with illegal excavations in search of artifacts in the Lunugala and Bulugolla areas. According to the police, a tip-off received... Read More


T20 World Cup: India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs at RPS

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- India continued their recent on-field dominance over Pakistan by winning their highly anticipated meeting in Colombo by 61 runs to confirm their place in the Super 8s of the T20 ... Read More


10-year tax concessions for strategic development projects in several sectors

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The government has decided to grant tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects within the tourism, manufacturing and agriculture sectors.... Read More


Three killed in separate motorcycle accidents in Matara and Damana

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Three individuals have reportedly died in separate road accidents that occurred in the Matara and Damana areas, police stated. A motorcycle traveling in one direction had collid... Read More


China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- UK and Canadian nationals will be able to travel to mainland China for up to 30 days without a visa from 17 February. China's foreign ministry said visa-free entry would be perm... Read More


Suspect arrested with over 270kg of Kerala cannabis in Ragama

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- A suspect has been arrested in the Ragama area with 271 kilograms and 835 grams of Kerala cannabis. The seizure was carried out by a team of officers from the Western Province N... Read More


Health Minister to attend oath-taking ceremony of new Bangladesh Govt

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the newly elected gove... Read More


T20 World Cup: India post 175/7 against Pakistan at RPS

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- India posted 175/5 in their allotted 20 overs against Pakistan in a blockbuster 2026 T20 World Cup encounter at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. After winning t... Read More