Depot Managers given deadline to improve SLTB services

The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced that Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) depot managers have until the end of next month to provide a profitable and high-quality service.



Clean Sri Lanka joins hands with ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’

In line with the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’, the Clean Sri Lanka programme organized a special waste management campaign yesterday (24)



Sri Lankan President visits Vatican Embassy to mourn Pope Francis

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid a visit to the Vatican Embassy in Colombo this afternoon (April 24) to extend his condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.



India takes strong action against Pakistan after deadly terror attack in Pahalgam

India has taken tough measures against Pakistan after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killed 26 people, including a foreign national.



BCC Lanka turns profitable after years of losses

BCC Lanka Ltd., once a loss-making company on the verge of being shut down, has now become a profitable state-owned enterprise, according to its Chairman, Prasanga Indrajith Perera.



Main suspect arrested in Dan Priyasad murder case

Sri Lanka Police have announced that the main suspect involved in the murder of Dan Priyasad has been taken into custody.



Sri Lanka Police to check suspicious individuals wearing helmets

Sri Lanka Police has issued a nationwide order to all officers to check individuals who behave suspiciously while wearing safety helmets, especially when they are not riding motorcycles.



Kandy faces public outcry over garbage during ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’

Kandy, a city renowned for its religious and cultural heritage, is currently facing public criticism following reports of indecent behavior during the “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” the public viewing of the Sacred Tooth Relic.



Tariff deal with U.S. a success – Sri Lanka President

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that the discussions held with the United States regarding tariff taxes were successful, and that the outcomes will be promptly presented in a joint statement.



Shani Abeysekara appointed to committee reviewing Easter Attack report

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has appointed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara to the special police committee reviewing the Presidential Commission Report on the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.



Sri Lanka’s economy rebounds strongly, but poverty remains a major concern – World Bank

Sri Lanka’s economy grew faster than expected in 2024, according to a new World Bank report released today (April 23).



Defence Secretary inspects security and welfare measures at Dalada exposition in Kandy

Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), visited Kandy on April 22 and 23 to inspect security and welfare arrangements for the thousands of devotees attending the special Dalada exposition at the Sri Dalada Maligawa.



Local councils were breeding grounds for corruption – PM Harini

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in government spending during a public event held at the Raffles Hotel in Kotte yesterday (April 22).



Dan Priyasad succumbs to injuries hours after the shooting

Social activist Dan Priyasad has succumbed to his injuries after being hospitalized following a shooting incident in Wellampitiya last night (April 22).



Dan Priyasad injured in shooting

Social activist Dan Priyasad has been injured in a shooting incident that occurred a short while ago in Wellampitiya.



UAE vows full support for Sri Lanka’s economic revival

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged its full support to Sri Lanka’s efforts to develop key sectors such as energy, tourism, foreign investment, and overseas employment.