Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Thai Pongal, a major religious festival for Hindu devotees, is being celebrated today (15). Known as a harvest festival, it is observed with great reverence by Hindus residing al... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- US Ambassador Julie Chung met Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees yesterday (14) to mark the conclusion of her tenure in Sri Lanka. The Prime Minister expressed ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Trump administration is placing an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, further restricting the legal routes for entering the US. The State Depar... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A key suspect responsible for distributing narcotics for alleged organised criminals and drug traffickers known as "Homagama Handaya" and "Army Asanka" was arrested by the Walana... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will participate in several events in Mannar and Jaffna today (15) and tomorrow (16). Reports indicate a busy schedule focused on cultural cele... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Sri Lanka Navy ship SLNS Suranimala left the Colombo port today (14) for Male, Maldives, to participate in the 17th edition of the "DOSTI XVII - 2026" naval exercise. The Nav... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The rebound placed shipments close to the 2022 record of 22.3 million tonnes and reinforced India's position as the world's largest rice exporter. Officials said exports recover... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Mahara Chief Magistrate Lochani Abeywickrama ordered a couple to be held in remand custody until January 22 for the alleged killing of a woman at a hostel. The suspects include a... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Kandy Mayor Chandrasiri Wijenayaka announced that street vendors removed from the city will not be permitted to return to the sidewalks under any circumstances. The decision aims... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A 29-year-old suspect was arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau following a raid on a house in Mawilmada, Kandy, today. Officers seized 102.5 grams of heroin and 21 grams of "I... Read More