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Can Sri Lanka change the way Colombo travels?

SriLanka, Sept. 29 -- The real test of Sri Lanka's newest public transport experiment will not be how many buses are put on the road, but how many cars, motorcycles and taxis it can eventually persuad... Read More


PM calls for tourism growth to reach village entrepreneurs

SriLanka, Sept. 29 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for the development of an eco-friendly tourism industry that protects Sri Lanka's environment and cultural heritage while ensurin... Read More


Heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in several areas today

SriLanka, Sept. 29 -- The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers at several places in the Uva, Eastern and Central provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu di... Read More


Iran seeks to build shared future with China after 55 years of diplomatic ties

SriLanka, Sept. 29 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has called for stronger and more institutionalised relations between Iran and China as the two countries mark the 55th anniver... Read More


SL urges adherence to International Law, dialogue over West Asia conflicts at UNGA

SriLanka, Sept. 29 -- Addressing world leaders during the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath voiced... Read More


SLPP hints at rally to rival Anuradhapura event

SriLanka, Sept. 29 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka said discussions were underway to organise a major rally to rival the recently held Anuradhapura rally, with the aim of pressur... Read More


Sri Lanka, Brazil to strengthen dairy sector through technical cooperation

SriLanka, Sept. 29 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved steps to launch a joint Sri Lanka-Brazil programme aimed at strengthening the country's dairy industry through technical cooperation and kno... Read More


Federation Cup aims to develop players for FIFA youth tourneys

SriLanka, Sept. 29 -- The Rs. 10 million Federation Cup youth football tournament will be held at Colombo's Racecourse Ground from October 9 to 11, bringing together 44 teams from seven Sri Lankan pro... Read More


Lankan Juniors win seven opening matches

SriLanka, Sept. 29 -- Sri Lankan players won seven of the eight first-round matches listed for the ATF Under-14 Colombo Week 2 tournament which began at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts in Colo... Read More


Kirsten sees 'silver line in dark cloud' from England White-ball Series

SriLanka, Sept. 29 -- Sri Lanka cricket head coach Gary Kirsten praised debutant Sachindu Colombage, Dunith Wellalage and left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka for their performances during the England s... Read More