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'We are ready to listen to you': PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The government is ready to listen to the people and aspire to ensure a peaceful and united nation for future generations, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has said. The Pr... Read More


President extends his condolences following the passing of Pope Francis

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his condolences following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis passed away this morning, at the age of 88. Po... Read More


Archdiocese of Colombo joins Universal Church in mourning the passing of Pope Francis

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Archdiocese of Colombo joins the Universal Church in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who returned to the house of the Father on Easter Monday, 2025-04-21,... Read More


Sri Lanka continues to draw large numbers of Indian tourists

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first half of April stood at 93,915, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced. According to data relea... Read More


Pope Francis has died, the Vatican says

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday (Apr 21) at the age of 88. The Vatican announced his death on Monday, stating that th... Read More


Norochcholai plant's third unit restarted as CEB ends renewable energy curtailment early

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The third unit of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant, which had been temporarily shut during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays due to reduced electricity demand, has been s... Read More


20 petitions challenging rejection of LG nominations dismissed

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Court of Appeal has rejected 20 petitions filed challenging the rejection of nominations for certain Local Government (LG) bodies pertaining to the Local Government Election... Read More


Cardinal Ranjith reminds President of his promise to deliver justice for Easter attack victims

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith accuses that elements of the previous political leadership are continuing efforts to suppress the truth surrounding ... Read More


Two more arrested over alleged assassination plot targeting businessman 'Gampaha Osman'

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Two more suspects have been arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) in connection with an alleged assassination plot targeting a businessman in the Gampaha area, known as 'Gamp... Read More


Health officials warn of increased risk of Dengue and Chikungunya

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Health officials warn that the ongoing rains have increased the risk of dengue and chikungunya spreading. The Secretary of the Public Health Inspectors Association, Chamil Muth... Read More