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• President Ranil, Bill Gates Forge Partnership to Boost Sri Lanka’s Climate...

  In a significant development at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a strategic meeting with Mr. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• New Acting Director Appointed to Medical Supplies Division

  The current Deputy Director General in charge of Laboratory Services of the Ministry of Health Dr. Sudath Dharmaratne, appointed as the Acting Deputy Director... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• President Launches Bold Tropical Belt Initiative at COP28

  In a compelling address delivered yesterday (02) at COP28 held in Dubai, UAE, President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled the ground-breaking Tropical Belt... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• Mount Etna Eruption Lights up the Night Sky

  The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) issued a red code for aviation after Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes located... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• Committee Members Appointed for Consideration of “South Lanka Academy for...

  Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker of Parliament announced to the House today (02) that the following Co-opted Members to serve in the Legislative... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• President Meets Brazilian President at COP28

  President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a significant meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the side-lines of the United Nations... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• Warning for Strong Winds and Rough Seas Issued

  The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre today issued a warning for Rough Sea and Strong Winds. According to the advisory, “The Deep Depression over Southwest... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• Three Italy Bound on Fake Visa Arrested at BIA

  Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have arrested three individuals who attempted to leave for Ital... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• Pope Francis Cancels Trip to Dubai for UN Climate Conference

  Pope Francis has canceled plans to travel to Dubai this weekend for a U.N. Climate conference at the advice of his doctors following ongoing health issues, the... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Rs.1,500Mn. Allocated for “Greater Kandy Urban Development Program”

  State Minister for Provincial Council and Local Government Mr. Janaka Wakkambura announced that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has allocated Rs. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Sri Lanka Secures Rs. 20 Billion from ADB for Rural Road Renovations

  In a significant move towards infrastructural development, the Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, announced today that... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Dialog Axiata Surpasses 200,000 Users on Sri Lanka’s Largest 5G Trial Network

  

  Dialog Axiata PLC, the first telecommunications service provider in the South Asian region to demonstrate 5G capabilities in 2018, has enabled over 200K Sri... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• 485 AIDS Patients Reported Till October 31

  HIV/AIDS cases in Sri Lanka has increased comparing to 2022, said the National STD/AIDS Control Programme. National AIDS Control Programme Director, Community... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Train Operations on Upcountry Line Disrupted

  Train operations on the Upcountry Line have been disrupted by an earthslip on to the tracks between Diyatalawa and Haputale railway stations this morning. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Fishing and Naval Communities Warned to Be Alert

  The Marine Forecasting Division of National Meteorological Centre has issued an advisory of rough sea and strong winds. According to the advisory,... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Two Held with Kerala Cannabis in Jaffna

  A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police in Naranthane area of the Kayts Island, Jaffna led to the apprehension of two suspects for... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023

• Malaysia to Allow Visa-free Entry to Chinese, Indian Nationals from Dec. 1

  Malaysia will grant visa-free entry to citizens of China and India for stays of up to 30 days starting on Dec. 1, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023

• Shakib Al Hasan to Contest Parliamentary Elections

  Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan will contest the country’s 12th parliamentary elections after he received confirmation of his nomination from the ruling Awam... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023

• Police Arrest More Than 100 Climate Protesters at Australian Coal Port

  A two-day blockade of the world’s largest coal port has triggered 109 arrests. Hundreds of activists swam or used kayaks to occupy the Newcastle port’s... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023

• Nationwide Curfew Declared in Sierra Leone After Attack on Army Barracks

  Sierra Leone’s president declared a nationwide curfew Sunday after gunmen attacked the military’s main and largest barracks in the West African nation’s... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023