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PM inaugurates 'Matara Festival for the Arts'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The inaugural ceremony of the Matara Festival for the Arts, featuring a wide range of creations by local and international artists, was held at the Old High Court premises of Mat... Read More


Heavy rains gradually decreasing, evacuation warnings in 15 DS divisions in four districts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Meteorology Department stated that the prevailing heavy rainy conditions affecting the country are gradually decreasing as the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Ben... Read More


Major shipwrecks off Sri Lanka to be made tourist attractions - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said action would be taken to promote historically important shipwrecks off the coast of Sri Lanka as a major tourist attraction. ... Read More


140th birth anniversary commemoration of ANCL founder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- An all-night Pirith chanting ceremony will be held at the Lake House premises today (23) to commemorate the 140th birth anniversary of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited... Read More


Update of laws, ordinances needing amendments in various sectors - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Government has decided to review and update laws and ordinances that need to be amended in various sectors that have been in place for a long time in the country, Public Admi... Read More


Rainy conditions to ease as low pressure system moves away from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to reduce from today (23) as the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moves away from the island. Several spells of sh... Read More


Litro Gas releases 300,000 cylinders to end shortage

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Litro Gas Lanka has officially commenced the distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders starting today (23rd), aiming to resolve the supply disruptions that have hit consumer... Read More


Sri Lanka Navy begins historic voyage to bring home US-donated cutter

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The former United States Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE departed Baltimore, Maryland on February 21 to join the fleet of the Sri Lanka Navy, marking a historic milestone in bilatera... Read More


Youth arrested with 'Ice' in Grandpass

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Officers from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) successfully intercepted a significant quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as 'Ice,' during a targeted raid in the... Read More


PM highlights role of scouting in building responsible citizens

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- "The Scouting Movement is not merely about holding positions, but a noble form of training that nurtures readiness to help others and serve society while being prepared," Prime M... Read More