Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Ella-Wellawaya road reopens, authorities urge caution due to weather conditions

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Ella-Wellawaya road, which was temporarily closed due to inclement weather conditions, has been reopened for traffic movement. Authorities advise that all vehicular movement o... Read More


Elango Elavalakan, from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor of British town Ipswich

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Elango Elavalakan, a refugee from Sri Lanka, has made history by becoming the first Hindu to be appointed as the mayor of Ipswich. The Labour councillor's ascension to the ceremon... Read More


Brothers accused of masterminding 12-second scheme to steal $25M in cryptocurrency

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Two brothers who went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are facing fraud charges after prosecutors say the pair schemed to obtain $25 million in cryptocurrency in just ... Read More


Government fully supports private entrepreneurs committed to advancing modern agriculture - President

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the government plans to transform Sri Lankan agriculture using modern technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). The govern... Read More


Flood threat issued for low-lying areas of major rivers

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning for the low-lying areas surrounding several major rivers in Sri Lanka due to the potential for heavy rains in the coming da... Read More


Advisory for heavy rain and strong winds/ rough seas

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Department of Meteorology has announced that showery and windy conditions are expected to intensify over the next few days starting from this evening. This increase in adverse... Read More


Traffic restrictions announced for War Heroes day celebration on 19 May

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Police Media Division has announced a special traffic plan in preparation for the War Heroes Day celebrations, scheduled to take place at the Parliament Stadium on the evening... Read More


Kusal Mendis and visa for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Sri Lanka Cricket has denied reports that cricketer Kusal Mendis has been denied a visa to travel to the United States for the Twenty20 World Cup cricket tournament. Speaking to ... Read More


Gampaha High Court acquits four army personnel in Rathupaswala shooting incident

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The four accused in the case over the shooting to death of three persons and injuring 45 others during a protest by villagers demanding clean drinking water at Rathupaswala in 201... Read More


State Minister allegedly assaults airport porter (Video)

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Prasanna Ranaweera, has reportedly been involved in a heated altercation at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA... Read More