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Rainfall to increase in some areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- A notable increase in rainy weather is anticipated across several provinces starting tomorrow (17) and continuing over the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorolo... Read More


IMF Managing Director arrives in the country

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- The International Monetary Fund's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in the country for a three-day official visit. Published by HT Digital Content Services with per... Read More


Nineteen-year-old youth dies following collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- A 19-year-old resident of the Mirawatta area in Welimada died after a motorcycle and a three-wheeler collided on the New Kandy Road near Siyambalape junction, according to Biyaga... Read More


Pedestrian dies following collision in Balagolla

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- A 79-year-old woman residing in Balagolla, Meegahakiula, died at the scene yesterday (15) after being struck by a lorry on the Badulla-Mahiyangana road, according to Kandaketiya ... Read More


GCE Ordinary Level candidates receive blessings at Sri Dalada Maligawa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- A special occasion was organized at the Sri Dalada Maligawa today (16) for students appearing for this year's GCE Ordinary Level examination to worship and receive blessings from... Read More


Family of three critically injured in house fire

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- A father, mother, and their young daughter sustained critical injuries following a sudden fire inside a bedroom of their home in the Mahagodayaya area of Namandiya, along the But... Read More


The law must be stronger to protect women, says PM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Legal systems must become more efficient to guarantee the safety of women and children, and women must step forward to drive the ongoing national transformation. Prime Minister ... Read More


UK Deputy Prime Minister to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- The British Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, is due to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow to strengthen bilateral ties and oversee ongoing disaster relief efforts. During his visit... Read More


Four arrested over Akuregoda double murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Four suspects, including two brothers aged 20 and 24, were taken into custody by police in connection with the death of a lawyer and his wife. Preliminary investigations into th... Read More


UK Deputy PM in Sri Lanka tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (17) for a one-day official visit. The British High Commission stated that he will ... Read More