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Students from Mayurapada Central College Visit Presidential Secretariat and President's House

Srilanka, July 1 -- Students of Mayurapada Central College, Mawanella in the Kegalle District, had the opportunity today (01) to participate in the Vision programme organized by the Presidential Secre... Read More


Japan Pledges $2.5 Million to Boost Sri Lanka's Anti-Corruption Efforts

Srilanka, July 1 -- The Government of Japan has committed $2.5 million to support a three-year initiative in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen anti-corrupt... Read More


Committee to focus on minimising accidents involving fishing vessels

Srilanka, June 30 -- Fisheries, Aquatic Resources, and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandraseker, has taken decisive steps to appoint a special committee focused on preventing and minimising ac... Read More


No decision yet to impose MRP for salt - CAA

Srilanka, June 30 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) denied recent media reports suggesting that a Maximum Retail Price (MRP) for salt was agreed upon during discussions between the Authority and... Read More


Local rice only for consumption - Minister

Srilanka, June 30 -- Agriculture, Lands, Irrigation and Livestock Minister, K. D. Lalkantha said the Government will no longer permit the use of locally produced rice to make alcoholic beverages, and ... Read More


CEB gets 72% electricity from Renewable Energy in june

Srilanka, June 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board has achieved 72 percent of electricity generation from Renewable Energy (RE) sources in June this year for the first time since 1990s. This is a remar... Read More


Rain and Winds Expected in Several Areas

Srilanka, June 30 -- Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may... Read More


Nationwide Mosquito Control Week Begins

Srilanka, June 30 -- The Ministry of Health has launched National Mosquito Control Week from today (June 30) to July 5, in response to the alarming rise in dengue cases across the country. According ... Read More


Over 2000 Corruption Complaints Filed in Five Months

Srilanka, June 30 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has received over 2,000 complaints in the first five months of 2025, reflecting growing public concern and vigil... Read More


Historic Megalithic Burial Grounds Found Near Aukana

Srilanka, June 30 -- For nearly a decade, residents of Achiriyagama village, located in the Musnawa Grama Niladhari Division (No. 473) under the Galnewa Divisional Secretariat, have awaited land permi... Read More