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UN calls for a moratorium on use of PTA, pending repeal

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Turk on Thursday called for a moratorium on the use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, pending its repeal, as well as the release of lon... और पढ़ें


Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here on Tuesday

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive in Sri Lanka on September 8 for a two day official visit, during which he is expected to hold comprehensive discussions with Sri... और पढ़ें


First coal shipment for second quarter arrives

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- The first coal shipment for the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai for the second quarter of the year has reached Puttalam with unloading set to commence yesterday evening aft... और पढ़ें


Johnston bailed in CIABOC case, gets travel ban

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- Former Cooperative and Internal Trade Minister Johnston Fernando and Hemantha Lalith de Silva, owner of Design Point (Pvt.) Ltd. who were arrested by the Commission to Investigat... और पढ़ें


Eight teams advance to Quarter-Finals

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- Royal College Colombo, Richmond College Galle, St. Benedict's College Kotahena, Mahinda College Galle, Wesley College Colombo, St. Anthony's College Katugastota, Ananda College C... और पढ़ें


Namal remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser, MP Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterd... और पढ़ें


Rasara sets new meet record at Athletic Nationals

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- Rasara Wijesuriya, the long-distance athlete, once again came to the fore when she set a new meet record in the women's 10,000m event to win the gold medal at the 104th National ... और पढ़ें


Namal's arrest aimed at disrupting upcoming rally - SLPP

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- Former SLPP MP Sanjeewa Edirimanna said yesterday that the government fears the growing momentum of the opposition ahead of the mass rally scheduled for September 12 in Anuradhap... और पढ़ें


ADB boosts Northern SMEs with over Rs 530 Mn line of credit

SriLanka, Sept. 4 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) under its SMELOC2 loan scheme has provided over Rs 530 million to SMEs in the Northern Province as of end June 2026, a recently held media field v... और पढ़ें


Defence Secretary Represents Sri Lanka at Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Canada

SriLanka, Sept. 4 -- Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) represented Sri Lanka at the 28th Annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) Conference held in Victoria, Canada, f... और पढ़ें