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Hajj serves as an example for all humanity - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her message marking the occasion of Hajj and Eid al-Adha, extended greetings to Muslim devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world, highli... Read More


23rd ARF Inter-Sessional Meeting stresses youth engagement in building resilient disaster relief frameworks

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The 23rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief was held in Colombo recently, hosted by Sri Lanka and co-chaired by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Vietn... Read More


National Poson Week begins today

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The National Poson Week begins today (June 7). The Poson Week will continue until June 13, with the National Poson Festival planned to be held, centered around the sacred cities ... Read More


Hajj embodies unity by bridging divisions and fostering brotherhood- President

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The essence of Hajj lies in bridging divisions and fostering universal brotherhood, offering a powerful example of unity, says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. In his message ... Read More


Several schools in Anuradhapura closed during Poson festival

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The Provincial Department of Education in North Central Province, has announced that several schools in the Anuradhapura area will remain closed from today until June 12 in observ... Read More


PM Office establishes Internal Affairs Unit for corruption-free public service

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- An Internal Affairs Unit at the Prime Minister's Office has been officially established at Temple Trees under the leadership of Secretary to the Prime Minister, Pradeep Saputhanth... Read More


Muslims in Sri Lanka celebrating Hajj festival today

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Muslims in Sri Lanka are celebrating the Hajj festival today. The festival commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham) son as an act of respect to the divine. Eid ... Read More


Transport associations call for stakeholder discussions prior to new regulations

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Transport associations across Sri Lanka have urged the government to initiate discussions with stakeholders before implementing new regulations concerning private buses, three-whe... Read More


Three including DMT Deputy Commissioner further remanded

Sri Lanka, June 6 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the further remand of three suspects, including a Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), who were arrested on sus... Read More


Gayantha Karunathilaka withdraws from committee investigating Dayasiri

Sri Lanka, June 6 -- Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilaka has withdrawn from the three-member committee appointed to inquire into a complaint regarding the conduct of Attorney-at-Law and Membe... Read More