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"No woman is safe until every woman is safe": PM Harini calls for urgent action on women's rights

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- As the world marks International Women's Day, Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for urgent and transformative action to address the deep-rooted inequal... Read More


"Strong she will be": President Dissanayaka calls for women's leadership in Sri Lanka's future

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- On the occasion of International Women's Day, President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka highlighted the historical significance of the global women's movement and the vital role Sri Lan... Read More


Indian politician questions why Murali has been allotted land in Jammu's Kathua

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami has questioned the allotment of land to Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan in Kathua, during the ongoing budget session of the Jam... Read More


International Women's Day - "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment"

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- International Women's Day, marked annually on 08 March, raises awareness of the issues impacting women all over the world. This year's theme, 'For ALL women and girls: Rights. E... Read More


Sri Lanka records over 500,000 tourist arrivals in first 2 months of 2025

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- The total number of foreign tourists who have arrived in Sri Lanka in the first two months of 2025 has already surpassed 500,000, according to the latest data. The Sri Lanka Tou... Read More


Adani wind power project not canceled yet - Power Minister

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, stated that the wind power project that was to be carried out with India's Adani Group has not yet been canceled. The Minister made this stat... Read More


PM assures probe into female teacher being assaulted at Embilipitiya school

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- A male teacher at a school under the Zonal Education Office in Embilipitiya has allegedly assaulted a female teacher yesterday (7). National People's Power (NPP) Monaragala Dist... Read More


'Very sexy, but not healthy': Transport Minister on train delays

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake says that Sri Lanka's railway service will be made attractive to public and also efficient and timely w... Read More


Two arrested for attempting to bribe police sergeant

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Two individuals have been arrested for offering a bribe of Rs. 20,000 to a sergeant at the Nikaweratiya Police Station and for aiding and abetting the act. According to the Comm... Read More


Tuition classes targeting 2024 (2025) O/L exam prohibited from Tuesday

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Conducting and organizing tuition classes, seminars, workshops and assistance over social or other electronic media etc. aimed at students scheduled to sit for the upcoming 2024 ... Read More