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237 suspected meningitis cases reported islandwide

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Epidemiology Unit states that 237 suspected meningitis patients were reported from several areas of the island. Meanwhile, 33,572 dengue cases and 19 deaths occurred so far t... Read More


Sacred Kapilavastu relics begin return journey from Mahiyangana

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The sacred Kapilavastu relics and the bowl relic of the Lord Buddha housed at the historic Mahiyangana Temple premises are scheduled to be brought back to the Waskaduwa Sri Subhut... Read More


New hostel projects set to expand state university accommodation

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Fifty-five new hostel projects will be implemented to develop residential facilities for sixteen thousand students in state universities across the island. The Higher Education D... Read More


Man arrested with firearm over shooting brother

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- A man has been arrested along with a firearm in connection with a shooting incident following an argument between two brothers in the Gageyaya area of Thanamalwila Police Division... Read More


Solve child abuse cases in secular framework, urges UNP

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The United National Party (UNP) has called for broader national action to address child abuse, warning against attempts to frame the issue as being confined solely to religious in... Read More


President's Counsel and lawyer summoned over Chandrasena death probe

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara today (02) issued summons to President's Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne and attorney Udara Muhandiram, ordering them to appear in court to provide... Read More


Motor Traffic Dept services resume after system failure

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Services at the Department of Motor Traffic head office in Narahenpita resumed yesterday (1) following a computer system failure that disrupted operations for nearly two hours. T... Read More


Gotabaya permitted to testify online in Lalith-Kugan case

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Jaffna Magistrate's Court has granted permission for former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to provide evidence via an online platform in connection with the Lalith-Kugan case. ... Read More


Litro gas prices set for revision

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Domestic cooking gas prices face an impending shake-up this Friday (June 4), following an official announcement scheduled for Thursday (June 3). Litro Gas Lanka Limited confirmed ... Read More


Litro gas to announce June price revision this week

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Litro Gas Lanka is to announce the price revision for June this Friday, according to sources. The new prices will come into effect from the same day, the company stated. Reports... Read More