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SL Mission co-hosts celebration of anniversary of International Vesak Day

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Celebrating the 27th anniversary of the UN General Assembly Resolution 54/115 which recognised International Day of Vesak, the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka co-hosted an event wi... Read More


Three youth dead, one missing in Teldeniya Mahaweli waters

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Teldeniya Police stated that four youth who went to bathe in the Victoria Reservoir yesterday (17) afternoon had swept away, resulting in three deaths and leaving another yout... Read More


Prelates call for urgent amendments to Temporalities Ordinance

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Asgiriya Chapter Registrar Most Ven. Madagama Dhammananda Thera said all the Mahanayake Theras of all Chapters have called for immediate amendments to the Temporalities Ordinance.... Read More


Wanawasala train derailment due to removal of iron levers

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Investigations have revealed that the derailment of a train travelling from Polgahawela to Kalutara near the Wanawasala Railway Station on Saturday was caused by a drug addict who... Read More


Colombo Floating Market, a white elephant now

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- It has been revealed that out of the 92 shops leased at the Colombo Floating Market project which was launched with great fanfare in 2014, only 16 shops are currently operational.... Read More


Uninterrupted fuel supply assured - CPC

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D. J. Rajakaruna assured that the corporation is fully capable of ensuring an uninterrupted fuel supply throughout the year, provided n... Read More


17 Years Since End of War; National Victory Day Commemoration Tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Today (18) marks 17 years since Sri Lanka brought an end to the three-decade long conflict against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). To mark the military victory, the ... Read More


Severe Lightning Warning Issued for Several Provinces Until Tonight

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory for severe lightning, valid from 12.00 noon today (18) until 11.30 p.m. tonight. According to the Department of Me... Read More


Adverse Weather Affects Over 5,000 People Across 14 Districts

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Adverse weather conditions continuing across the island have resulted in significant impacts on lives and property, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). As of 10.00 ... Read More


PM welcomes collaboration between Sri Lankan banks and PayPal to support cross-border services

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya welcomed PayPal's entry into Sri Lanka as the country advances its digital economy ambitions. At an industry event attended by senior Govern... Read More