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Chief monks say they value global walk for peace

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala, Mahanayake Thera of the Malwatte Chapter said he appreciates the initiative taken by Ven. Pannakara Thera and the Maha Sangh... Read More


Defence Secretary meets Haiti's PM, FM in New York

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha held discussions with Haiti's Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime and Foreign Affairs Minister Raina Forbin, duri... Read More


'Walk for Peace' arrives in Yakkala

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The "Ehi Passiko" Walk for Peace, led by Venerable Pannakara Thera and a group of monks visiting from the United States continued for its sixth day yesterday (26) from Tholangam... Read More


National Transport Action Plan to minimise road accidents - Minister

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake stated that measures will be taken to minimise road accidents in the country through the National Transport A... Read More


Chief Prelates condemn misuse of robe by imposters

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Most Venerable Mahanayake Theras of the three main Chapters (Nikayas) have issued a statement strongly condemning the anti-religious, anti-social and illegal acts committed ... Read More


Investors called to submit EOIs for Mattala Airport

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Ports and Civil Aviation Ministry on behalf of Airport and Aviation Services has invited proposals from prospective investors for investments to utilize resources of Mattala... Read More


Showers and thundershowers expected islandwide after 1 pm today

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today (April 27). Morning showers are also likely in parts... Read More


Owner arrested in Virudhunagar cracker unit blast that claimed 25 lives

Chennai, April 27 -- A week after the tragic blast at a cracker manufacturing unit at Kattanarpatti village in the southern Virudhunagar district that claimed 25 lives, its owner was arrested by a spe... Read More


YSRCP urges govt to secure fuel reserves for emergency medical services in Andhra

Vijayawada, April 27 -- Amid rising concerns over fuel availability in Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav, Chairman of the YSRCP NTR District Doctors' Wing, has urged the state governm... Read More


No change in fertilizer prices despite global surge, supply remains robust: Govt

New Delhi, April 27 -- The government on Monday said there will be no increase in retail prices of fertilisers for farmers, even as global prices have surged sharply amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.... Read More