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BASL calls for removal of Minister Tiran Alles over controversial remarks

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has denounced the recent statement issued by the Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles at the Katukurunda STF training camp's passing o... Read More


10% of Sri Lanka's population afflicted with Chronic Kidney Disease - report

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Around 10% of Sri Lanka's population is afflicted with Chronic Kidney Disease, the Chief Patron of All-island Kidney Patients' Association Nephrologist Sanjaya Heiyanthuduwa say... Read More


10% of Sri Lanka's population diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease - report

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Around 10% of Sri Lanka's population is afflicted with Chronic Kidney Disease, the Chief Patron of All-island Kidney Patients' Association Nephrologist Sanjaya Heiyanthuduwa say... Read More


Drone cameras prohibited near May Day rally locations

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa says that the use of drone cameras is prohibited at May Day rally locations country-wide, without obtaining prior permission. Published by H... Read More


Veteran musician Dr. Premadasa Mudunkotuwa passes away

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Veteran musician Dr. Premadasa Mudunkotuwa has passed away on Monday at the age of 91, family members confirmed. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from A... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm likely in several provinces

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Intertropical Convergence Zone, where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge, is affecting the island's weather, according to the Meteorology De... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo for May Day events

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A special traffic plan will be implemented in and around the areas where May Day parades and rallies will be held on Wednesday (May 01), Sri Lanka Police announced. Meanwhile, ... Read More


No transparency in electric vehicle scheme for migrant workers; CoPF calls for full analysis

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Since there is no transparency in the scheme of providing fully electric vehicle licenses to Sri Lankans working abroad and it appears that there are many issues pertaining to t... Read More


Two women arrested at BIA for attempt to send teen to UK with fake documents

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Immigration and Emigration Department officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have apprehended two women over their alleged involvement in an ... Read More


Deadline for accepting donations to Gaza Children's Fund extended

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The deadline for the Children of Gaza Fund, initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, has now been extended until May 31, 2024. Or... Read More