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Former President Maithripala denies rumors of relocating to South Korea

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Former President Maithripala Sirisena has dismissed recent reports claiming that he is moving to South Korea, asserting that he has no such plans to relocate to any other countr... Read More


Committee submits recommendations to expedite disciplinary inquiries of police officers to IGP

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The committee tasked with addressing administrative issues within Sri Lanka Police, including the delays in disciplinary inquiries, has submitted its report to Inspector General... Read More


Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces and in Ampara... Read More


Sri Lanka's population dynamics at risk, Registrar General's Department warns

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Sri Lanka has shown a significant drop in annual birth rate while the number of annual deaths has increased since 2020, the Registrar General's Department revealed. The Senior ... Read More


'Economy has stabilized, growth is now emerging' - Semasinghe

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that Sri Lanka's economy has been stabilized with the continuous appreciation of Sri Lankan Rupee, and the growth is now emergin... Read More


Cache of heroin worth Rs. 160 million seized in Navinna

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- During a raid carried out in Navinna area of Maharagama, the police have impounded a cache of heroin weighing 8 kilograms. Reportedly, the heroin consignment is worth to the tu... Read More


Man arrested with 30kg of drugs including 'Ice' and heroin

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A 31-year-old man has been arrested on Friday night (26) for the possession of a large consignment of narcotic substances. The arrest was made by the officers of Biyagama Polic... Read More


14-hour water cut for several areas in Colombo District today

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 14-hour water cut would be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday evening (27). Accordingly, the wa... Read More


Sri Lanka explores opportunity to import big onions from Egypt

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Trade Minister Nalin Fernando met with the Egyptian Ambassador Maged Mosleh on Friday (26) at the trade ministry premises. During the meeting, the Ambassador noted that the Sri... Read More


Evening thundershowers expected today; temperatures to reach 'Caution' level

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers can be expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces after 2 p.m. ... Read More