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Discussions with India to find solutions - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Sri Lanka is set to hold discussions with India in September or early October to find lasting solutions to the long-running fisheries dispute between the two countries, Fisheries... Read More


CaFFE calls for stronger youth participation in SL's democracy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE), an independent election observer organisation and a democratic governance watchdog, marked International Youth Day by renewing i... Read More


Mind management, mindfulness session on Sunday

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A free online session on mind management and mindfulness conducted by certified NLP trainer Jaliya Rathnayake will be on Sunday (16) from 7.30 pm onwards. Mindfulness is a power... Read More


Special insurance against natural disasters for farm sheds

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, functioning under the Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Ministry, has taken steps to implement a special insurance scheme... Read More


Govt invites responsible investments that protect human rights, the environment -- PM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka's doors are always open for transparent, long-term investments, and that the Government provides maximum support for r... Read More


Peradeniya University ordered to appoint lecturer after finding recruitment process tainted

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Court of Appeal has ordered the Peradeniya University to appoint a Senior Lecturer Grade II from the Pali and Buddhist Studies Department as a Senior Lecturer Grade I, after ... Read More


Painting reimagines a little-known story from 1927

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A painting bringing together Mahatma Gandhi, pioneering Sri Lankan architect Minnette de Silva and a little-known episode from Gandhi's 1927 visit to Ceylon was gifted to the Sri... Read More


Two children drown in Kalpitiya Lagoon

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Two children aged 7 and 13 drowned in the Kapitiya lagoon on August 11, Police said. The Kalpitiya Police commenced an investigation based on information received regarding a va... Read More


Kandy Esala Perahera festival begins today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Kandy Esala Perahera festival begins today (13) with the planting of the 'Kap' at the auspicious time of 6.17 am across the Four Maha Devalayas. Following the planting of th... Read More


Lakshman Kadirgamar 21st death anniversary

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry, in collaboration with the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS), ... Read More