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Johnston: Government targeting opponents through legal action

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- Former Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Head of Operations Johnston Fernando alleged that the Government was targeting those who oppose or challenge it through legal... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs goes paperless from today

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- Sri Lanka Customs will introduce a Paperless Customs Declaration Process from today (1), requiring all importers and declarants to submit customs declarations and relevant document... Read More


1st World Congress on Snakes 2026 to be held in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- The inaugural ceremony of the 1st World Congress on Snakes - 2026, being held in Sri Lanka for the first time, is scheduled to take place with the participation of Environment M... Read More


Aesthetic education vital for empathetic professionals: PM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Aesthetic education plays an important role in developing not only talented artists but also professionals with empathy, creativity and a strong sense of humanity, Prime Ministe... Read More


Digital technology to be integrated into schools: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Digital technology will be integrated into the teaching-learning process, school administration and teacher transfer mechanisms, while policies will be formulated to ensure stud... Read More


Heavy rains expected tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. tomorrow (October 1), as atmospheric conditions become favourable for afternoon thundershowers... Read More


Flood warnings lifted for four river basins

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Department of Irrigation has lifted the flood warnings issued for four river basins following a return to normal water levels. The Hydrology and Disaster Management Divisio... Read More


Public transport should be on par with free healthcare, education: President

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Public transport should be placed on the same level as Sri Lanka's free healthcare and education systems, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised, Transport, Highways ... Read More


112 new Metro buses deployed on seven Western Province routes

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- A total of 112 newly introduced Metro buses were deployed yesterday (29) on seven routes in the Western Province, with the aim of easing traffic congestion in Colombo and provid... Read More


Cabinet approves committee to restore Sri Lankan heritage abroad

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a committee to facilitate the restoration of Sri Lankan cultural artefacts currently in foreign possession, particularly... Read More