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Galle-Koggala train crash bus permit cancelled

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority has cancelled the passenger transport permit of the bus involved in the accident at the Galle-Koggala level crossing, whic... Read More


19th World Trade Union Congress in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the 19th World Trade Union Congress will be held in Colombo from May 13 to 15, 2027.Read Travel Guides Speaking ... Read More


New Act and mechanism for disaster management

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Government will enact both new legislation and implement a new mechanism for disaster management. Deputy Defence Minister Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekara told Parliame... Read More


SL to hold 60th Anniversary of World Buddhist Sangha Council

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A discussion to review progress on preparations for the 60th anniversary celebrations of the World Buddhist Sangha Council, scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, at the Presidential... Read More


Measures under way to ease fuel, gas shortages - Government

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Government is expanding Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Fuel stations and releasing more LP Gas cylinders to ease supply pressures, Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayati... Read More


No request from Mahanayake Theras to release Ven. Gnanasara Thera

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Mahanayake Theras have not yet made any request to the Government for the release of Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa sai... Read More


SLGGA welcomes new management team for 2026 - 2029

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA) held its Annual General Meeting of the General Council at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7 on October 10, marking the b... Read More


Two elephants die of electrocution in Rambewa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Two wild female elephants aged between 10 and 15 died after being electrocuted in Pinagama village, in the Rambewa Divisional Secretariat division. Police said the incident had ... Read More


India, Sri Lanka Navies jointly clean up Galle Face beach

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Personnel from the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy carried out a joint beach cleanup drive along the Galle Face coastline in Colombo yesterday (27).Sri Lanka Travel The initiativ... Read More


Pakistan Embassy commemorates 'Kashmir Black Day'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Colombo hosted a Seminar and Photo Exhibition yesterday (27) at the Embassy premises, to commemorate 'Kashmir Black Day... Read More