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Indonesia's Ambassador meets Sabaragamuwa Province Governor

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- A meeting between the Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province, Champa Janaki Rajaratne, and the Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka Dewi Gustina Tobing, was held on Monday (30) at the ... Read More


Sri Lanka Army marks 76th Anniversary with multi-religious programmes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Sri Lanka Army commenced a series of multi-religious blessing ceremonies to mark its 76th Anniversary which falls on October 10. These programmes held countrywide, invoked ble... Read More


Competitions held to attract younger generation to tourism sector

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The International Tourism Leaders' Summit (ITLS) was held at the BMICH in Colombo, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Thursday (2). The ITLS Summit ... Read More


Two dead, four serious in Thanamalwila-Kithulkote van crash

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Two persons died and four others were injured and hospitalised yesterday (3) morning when a van veered off the road and crashed into a tree at the 288th kilometer post in Kithulko... Read More


PM attends Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations were held at Temple Trees, to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Thursday (2). The event was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Am... Read More


Bill thwarting child punishments not law yet - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Penal Code Amendment Bill on corporal punishment for children has not been passed into law by Parliament, Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said. ... Read More


President meets the Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and received their blessings yesterday (3). Upon arriving at the Malwathu Vihar... Read More


Beira Lake opens for sea plane landings

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Government aims to stimulate the tourism industry by enhancing domestic air services, offering support and facilities to companies willing to start new operations to regional ... Read More


NSB gives Rs. 6 Bn profit dividend to Treasury

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The National Savings Bank (NSB) has approved a dividend of Rs.6 Billion to the Treasury, its sole shareholder. NSB has reported exceptional results, with Profit Before Tax (PBT) o... Read More


Steps to end dark rule will not be reversed - President

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- President presents Sannas Pathra to Asgiri Chapter Anunayake Maha Sangha has been entrusted with responsibility in healing society President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised th... Read More