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Mainly dry weather expected in most part of the island today

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail over the island today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. Meanwhile, misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Northern, Nor... Read More


Sri Lanka must stand firm, no matter what anyone demands - Opposition Leader

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that at a time when Sri Lanka is facing many challenges and risks today, the country's policy should be to work for world peace and that t... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces and districts

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for residents of Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, and North-Central provinces, as well as Colombo, Gampaha, Vavuniya,... Read More


No sides taken in Iranian vessel incident, Sri Lanka acting under international law: FM

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Saturday said the government is handling the recent vessel incident involving Iranian personnel in accordance with international la... Read More


Ransilu Jayathilake wins historic gold for Sri Lanka at Arnold Sports Festival

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Sri Lankan powerlifter Ransilu Jayathilake has made history by winning a gold medal at the Arnold Sports Festival held in the United States, marking a significant milestone for S... Read More


Energy Ministry dismisses 'false' reports of future power cuts

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Ministry of Energy has urged the public not be misled by false and misleading reports claiming that power cuts would be imposed in the future due to various issues including ... Read More


SJB to move no-confidence motion against Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says it will move a no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody in Parliament next week. SJB Member of Parliament (MP) Ajith P.... Read More


Salary commission to be appointed to address public sector salary disparities - PM

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a salary commission will be established this year to address salary discrepancies in the principal service as well as several ot... Read More


Two dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Two individuals have died and another 02 persons are reported missing while another 23 were rescued after a boat capsized today (6) in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna, police said. In... Read More


35-year-old arrested at BIA with over 11 kg of 'Kush' and Hashish

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- A suspect has been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Arrival Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in possession of 11 kilograms of ... Read More