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Sri Lanka ranks third globally for traffic congestion

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- International data reports revealed that Sri Lanka placed third in the rankings of countries with the most severe traffic congestion and road blockage in the world. According to... Read More


Nethmi Madushani secures bronze at Asian Under-23 Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka, July 12 -- Sri Lanka's Nethmi Madhushani Herath brought glory to the country's athletics sector by winning a bronze medal at the Under-23 Asian Athletics Championships held in China. She d... Read More


Authorities call for careful water use

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Authorities request the public, including the farming community, to use water with caution during daily chores and agricultural activities. The Irrigation Department issued this... Read More


Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekara ensures complete national security

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara says the government has ensured national security at the highest level since assuming office. He made these remarks while attending t... Read More


Freshwater prawn cultivation records growth

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The Sri Lankan freshwater prawn cultivation is showing significant growth, the National Aquaculture Development Authority announced. A special project is also being implemented ... Read More


Ambalangoda SJB local councillor arrested

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been arrested over charges of illegal firearm possession. Galle District Crime Division off... Read More


Judicial Service Association chief suddenly quits

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The Judicial Service Association President, Magistrate Pasan Amarseana, resigned from his position, social media reports. This comes amid a backdrop where the association called... Read More


Shooting in Matugama

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- A shooting occurred a short while ago targeting a house in the Iddagoda area of Matugama. Police stated that a group of individuals carried out the shooting using a T-56 firearm... Read More


Peradeniya-Pilimatalawa train runs again after Ditwah

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- A train operated for the first time today (11) from the Peradeniya Junction railway station to Pilimatalawa after the Ditwah cyclonic storm. The train consisted of a locomotive ... Read More


Fire brigade hotline crash: use 117

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The emergency call number of the Fire Service Department is temporarily disconnected, the department informs. The Fire Service Department accordingly informs to call the number ... Read More