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"Our goal is to ensure economic growth benefits people at the grassroots level" - President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today (06) that the time when economic benefits were kept by a few wealthy families is over. Speaking at the Central Provincial Council Aud... Read More


Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella's daughter arrested

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella, the elder daughter of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was arrested today (06) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery ... Read More


Sri Lanka joins global initiative to improve access to cancer medicines for children

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Sri Lanka yesterday(06) joined the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines, a global initiative led by the World Health Organization and St. Jude Children's Resea... Read More


Twenty female bus conductors receive SLTB appointments in historic first

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Twenty newly recruited female bus conductors officially received their appointment letters from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) today (06), marking the first time women have ... Read More


G.C.E. O/L: Tuition classes and seminars banned from May 11

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Department of Examinations has announced a nationwide ban on all tuition-related activities for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination (2025), effective from midnight on May 11... Read More


Major drug bust at Katunayake: Passenger nabbed with massive Kush consignment

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau arrested a 28-year-old Sri Lankan passenger this morning (6) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to sm... Read More


President relaunches stalled Getambe flyover project

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Construction of the long-stalled Getambe Flyover in Kandy officially resumed this afternoon (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking a significant s... Read More


UN continues to help communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-Andre Franche, says many families affected by Cyclone Ditwah continue to face serious challenges months after the disaster, particularly... Read More


Colombo Port must increase efficiency for record income - MP

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- New Democratic Front (NDF) MP Ravi Karunanayake stated in Parliament yesterday (5) that expanding the port's capacity can increase efficiency and create international competitiven... Read More


Exposition of Sacred Relics - Implementation of a Special Shuttle Bus Service

Srilanka, Feb. 5 -- The Sacred Relics will be exhibited for public veneration at the Gangaramaya Temple, Hunupitiya, from 6:00 a.m. on February 05, 2026 till 7:00 a.m. on February 11, 2026. In order t... Read More