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Sunny Leone Falls for Sri Lanka's King Coconut

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Bollywood actress Sunny Leone has expressed her love for Sri Lanka's iconic King Coconut during her recent visit to the island. In a TikTok video filmed while driving from the a... Read More


Wild Elephant Killed by Train in Gallella

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- A tragic incident occurred early this morning (18) when a wild elephant was struck and killed by a train traveling from Colombo to Batticaloa. The accident took place around 5:30... Read More


Hiripitiya Solar Project Launched to Boost Renewable Energy Drive

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- A new 5-megawatt solar power plant was officially inaugurated yesterday (18) in Hiripitiya, Kurunegala by Energy Minister, Kumara Jayakody. The project is developed by PAP MPHL S... Read More


Ella Nine Arch Bridge to Be Lit for Night Time Tourism

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The Railway Department, in collaboration with the Central Cultural Fund, is set to launch a new initiative to boost tourism at the iconic Ella Demodara Nine-Arch Bridge and its s... Read More


Rain and Winds Set to Sweep Across Central and Southern Parts

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts intermittent showers in Sabaragamuwa Province and the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara, with fairly heavy rainfall of a... Read More


US, Lanka talks for zero duty on selected goods

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- US likely to grant duty-free access for 70-80% of these products Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando pointed out that Sri Lanka a... Read More


Red Alert: Met Department Warns of Rough Seas and High Waves

Srilanka, July 17 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for rough seas and strong winds in coastal areas stretching from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota. Wind ... Read More


2026 Pre-Budget Talks Begin with Focus on Key Reforms

Srilanka, July 17 -- A discussion on the preliminary budget framework and development direction related to the submission of proposals for the 2026 Budget was held yesterday (16) at the Presidential S... Read More


History, Aesthetics and Vocational Subjects Made Mandatory in New Reforms - PM

Srilanka, July 17 -- The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized to prevent from spreading false information that history an... Read More


Tornado Hits Siyambalanduwa: Homes Damaged Across Multiple Villages

Srilanka, July 17 -- A sudden tornado struck the Siyambalanduwa Divisional Secretariat Division on the evening of July 16, damaging homes in several villages, according to A.H. Ravindra Kumara, Deputy... Read More