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Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters Day Three

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- The strike launched by private buses operating along the Horana-Colombo '120 route' has entered day three. The strike was launched on Monday (02 in protest against the issuance o... Read More


Exposition of sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha to begin at Gangaramaya

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- The exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics is scheduled to begin at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today (04). Special security and transport arrangements have also been ma... Read More


King Charles reaffirms UK-Sri Lanka partnership in Independence Day message

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- His Majesty King Charles III has sent a special message of felicitation to the President and the people of Sri Lanka as the nation celebrates its 78th Independence Day today (04).... Read More


Let's use our human resource and build a new economically strong Sri Lanka: President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- We have to build a new economically strong Sri Lanka by making use of the country's human resource while setting aside differences, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. Pre... Read More


Two including Thai national arrested with 3kg of heroin

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- An individual has been arrested for the possession of 3 kilograms and 18 grams of heroin last evening (03) in Kiribathgoda, police stated. Another suspect who aided and abetted t... Read More


President arrives at Independence Square for Independence Day celebrations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived at the Independence Square in Colombo for the Independence Day celebrations. Sri Lanka's 78th National Independence Day celebration... Read More


Dilith calls for creation of economically independent state in his Independence Day message

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Our overarching purpose must be to create an economically independent state replete with evolved people, stated the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jay... Read More


"Let's reflect on our history while firmly focusing on future": Opposition Leader's Independence Day message

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- As we mark 78 years since gaining independence on February 4, 1948, it is vital to reflect on our history while firmly focusing on the future, stated the Leader of the Opposition ... Read More


Special presidential pardons to 49 prisoners in view of Independence Day

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A total 49 prisoners will receive special presidential pardons today in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. The pardons will be issued under the powers veste... Read More


Set aside narrow political interests in pursuit of national progress - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- This is a time for all of us to work together, setting aside narrow political interests in the pursuit of national progress, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in her In... Read More