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Hold full probe into former State Minister's death - MP Johnston

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- SLPP MP Johnston Fernando said in Parliament yesterday that a full investigation should be conducted into the death of former State Minister Sanath Nishantha. The MP said that t... Read More


Fonseka hails young ministers Jeevan, Kanchana

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- SJB MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka yesterday hailed the prompt action taken by Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera against the CEB official who made an offensive remar... Read More


Nightlife Will Play a Vital Role in Sri Lanka's Economic Growth and Tourist Experience

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Minister of State for Tourism Mrs. Diana Gamage, emphasized the critical role of nightlife in driving economic growth, citing it as a cornerstone of the night economy. She un... Read More


US Deputy Secretary of State meets President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe a short while ago at the Presidential Secretariat, the... Read More


Yukthiya Operation:83 arrested

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- During the special operation 'Yukthiya' conducted by the Sri Lanka Police and its Special Task Force (STF) in 24 hours. A total of 83 suspects have been arrested during the oper... Read More


US Deputy Secretary of State Commends Sri Lanka's Economic Efforts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma, who called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed appreciation for the efforts taken ... Read More


Boost Agri Exports

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- During the reign of King Parakramabahu the Great Sri Lanka was known as the 'Granary of the East'. Sri Lanka exported rice worth US$ 8.55 million in 2010. In 2021, Sri Lanka expo... Read More


'Ukkuwa' shot dead in meat shop in suspected gang war

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Two unidentified assailants who arrived on a motorcycle had opened fire using a revolver, near a meat shop at Elapitiwala Junction, Mahabage, according to police. The victim succ... Read More


Case against Dematagoda Chaminda and three accused fixed for May 06

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The case filed against four accused including underworld gang kingpin 'Dematagoda Chaminda' in connection with an alleged shooting death of a man in the Borella area in 2014, was... Read More


Parties gear up for Presidential Election

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Political speculation, which is never lacking in Sri Lanka, rose to new heights again last week as there was much discussion and debate about whether there are moves to postpone ... Read More