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Russia's Energy Deputy Minister here today

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A high-level Russian delegation led by Deputy Energy Minister Roman Anatolyevich Marshavin will arrive here today to explore a Government-to-Government agreement aimed at securi... Read More


No decline in worker remittances despite tension - Governor

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Sri Lanka's worker remittances have remained stable despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.Beaches & Islands Speak... Read More


Showers expected in several areas after 2 pm

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are expected at a few places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts after 2... Read More


Fuel hoarding will not be tolerated, police instructed to intensify raids: deputy minister

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala has instructed the police to conduct unconditional raids on locations where fuel is being illegally hoarded. Speaking to the m... Read More


Former SIS chief Suresh Sallay treated for sudden illness, returns to CID

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), has been discharged from the National Hospital in Colombo following treatment for a s... Read More


South Asian regional summit to build digital governance toolkit begins in Kathmandu

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The South Asian Regional Workshop, aimed at safeguarding freedom of expression and the right to information, commenced on March 24 at the Central Department of Journalism and Ma... Read More


President to hold talks with Russian deputy energy minister

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, wit... Read More


PSC on Electoral System for PC Elections meets

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Parliament Select Committee (PSC) to look into and report to Parliament on the matter of selecting the electoral system under which the Provincial Council (PC) Elections sho... Read More


Govt must present relief plan for lower income groups

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman yesterday urged the Government to present a relief plan for those who will be badly affected by the upcoming price hike in all goods and services followed... Read More


Police issue special public advisory; cautioning citizens of falling victim to criminals

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- A public advisory warning has been issued by the Sri Lanka Police to citizens about methods used by criminal elements to rob money, gold, and other valuables through theft, abdu... Read More