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Agri Ministry issues recommendations based on National Animal Census

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- A set of recommendations have been issued by the Ministry of Agriculture based on information revealed in the report of the National Animal Census conducted in March. Additional... Read More


Death toll in Ahmedabad plane crash increases to 290

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- At least 290 people have been killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from the western city of Ahmedabad earlier... Read More


Two deaths reported due to Covid variant in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Two persons have reportedly died so far after being infected with the Covid variant currently spreading across the country. Chair Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicin... Read More


Health Ministry warns of rising 'rat fever' cases

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health states that an increase in the number of Leptospirosis cases, also known as "rat fever," has been observed across the country. Co... Read More


Police must educate the public before enforcing laws -PM Harini

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the importance of Police educating the general public on laws and regulations before enforcing them. According to Prime Mini... Read More


Army Commander holds discussions on regional security during India visit

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo visited the Headquarters of the South Western Command of India in Jaipur on the second day of his ongoing offi... Read More


23-year-old killed in sword attack in Matugama

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- A father and son have been attacked with a sword by another group in the Ambarullagahawatta area of Matugama, resulting in the son's death. The attack occurred during a clash th... Read More


Ahmedabad Plane Crash: One survivor found in Air India flight, say police

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The rescuers have found one survivor among the passengers of the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad this afternoon, according to the police. Ahmedabad Police Commissione... Read More


Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Sri Lanka President condoles with families of victims

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has offered heartfelt condolences to the families of all those who were affected by the Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad today. President ... Read More


Audit be conducted on financial loss incurred due to train cancellations

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has recommended that an audit be conducted on the daily financial loss incurred due to train cancellations. This recommendation was given... Read More