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China remains a steadfast partner: Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- "China is one of the friendliest countries to Sri Lanka, and we hope that this friendship will last a long time," Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena has s... Read More


Showery conditions to enhance from Tuesday

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Showery conditions are expected to enhance in the southwestern part of the island from Tuesday (10), with strong wind gusts over the island and in the sea areas, the Department of... Read More


Nadeesha Lekamge wins silver with season's best at Taiwan Athletics Open

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Sri Lanka's Nadeesha Lekamge secured the silver medal in the women's javelin throw event at the 2025 Taiwan Open Athletics Championship, held on Sunday (June 8), with a season's b... Read More


Minister Harshana elected President of Sri Lanka-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Association

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law, has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka - Germany Parliamentary Friendship Associati... Read More


Legal action taken against 55 persons for traffic violations in Kattankudy

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Legal action has been taken against 55 individuals who violated traffic regulations in Kattankudy, Batticaloa, Police said. According to the Kattankudy Police, the cases were mai... Read More


Chamod Yodhasinghe wins bronze at Taiwan Athletics Open

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Sri Lanka's Chamod Mahinsasa Yodhasinghe has won third place in the Men's 100m event at the Taiwan Open Athletics Championship 2025 with a time of 10.38 seconds. Australia's Jise... Read More


Special security and traffic plan in Anuradhapura and Mihintale for Poson

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- A special security arraignment and a traffic plan are in place for the Poson festive season, centered around the sacred cities of Anuradhapura and Mihintale, according to Sri Lank... Read More


Presidential Pardon for Vesak misused to illegally release several prisoners: Police

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Sri Lanka Police says that a statement has been recorded from the Commissioner General of Prisons regarding the controversial release of prisoners on a Presidential Pardon for Ves... Read More


Blue-and-yellow Macaw stolen from Dehiwala Zoo for second time

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- A Blue-and-yellow Macaw, reported to be worth over Rs. 500,000, has been stolen from a cage at the Dehiwala National Zoo. The theft had reportedly occurred on the night of June 4... Read More


Veterinary surgeons to launch token strike tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The State Veterinary Surgeons' Association has decided to launch a 24-hour token strike starting at 6.00 a.m. tomorrow (June 9). The Chairman of the Association, Dr. Upul Ranjith... Read More