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Bingiriya Industrial Zone infrastructure development by the end of the year

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe directed relevant officials to ensure the completion of infrastructure development in the Bingiriya Industrial Zone by the end of this year. These i... Read More


President addresses Parliament on current Economic situation & outlook (Video)

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in Parliament this morning (09) shortly after the commencement of the parliamentary session. The Parliament convened today (09) at 09:30 in ... Read More


Retired SL Army officers arrested for illegally recruiting soldiers to Russia

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- Two retired officers of the Sri Lanka Army have been arrested for illegally recruiting Sri Lankan army soldiers to be employed in the Russian military. Accordingly, a retired Majo... Read More


Air India Express fires 25 cabin crew members, day after mass sick leave

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- Air India Express has sacked at least 25 cabin crew, a day after nearly 300 employees of the airline called in sick and switched off their phones, leading to large-scale flight dis... Read More


Shakib back in Bangladesh T20I squad

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- Shakib Al Hasan is back in Bangladesh's T20I side after almost a year. He has been named in the squad for the final two matches against Zimbabwe in Dhaka. Also returning are Soumya... Read More


2,100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed (Video)

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that the enhancement of the rural economy pivots on agricultural advancement. He highlighted the pivotal role of dedicated government offici... Read More


Indian Teenager - 19 yrs, dies after eating Shawarma - vendors arrested

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- Mumbai: Police have arrested two vendors following the death of a 19-year-old man after eating 'chicken shawarma' bought from their stall in Mumbai, an official said. The man, ide... Read More


President makes a special statement on Economic Outlook and future (Full Speech /TEXT English)

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka has the potential to become a developed country in the world if we unite and reach a consensus. He reiterated the importanc... Read More


Notice from election commission regarding dates for Presidential election

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced its intention to call for nominations to hold the presidential election within the timeframe stipulated by the Constitution and t... Read More


People are breathing Cancer-causing chemicals in their cars

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- People are breathing in cancer-causing chemicals when they're in their car, a new research has found. For the study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, researchers an... Read More