Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Over 100 acres destroyed in fire at Habarana Hurulu Eco Park

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- More than 100 acres of forest have been destroyed in a fire that broke out in the Hurulu Environmental Park Reserve in Habarana, officials said. The fire reportedly started a... Read More


Minimum age for three-wheeler drivers could be raised to 40, Deputy Minister says

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The minimum age for driving three-wheelers in Sri Lanka could be increased to 40 years in the future, Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has stated. The pro... Read More


Amber heat advisory issued for several areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the 'Caution' level d... Read More


2027 annual transfers announced for management service officers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has taken steps to implement the 2027 annual transfers for officers in the Super Grade of the Mana... Read More


Govt. targets US$4.1 billion in Port City investments over five years: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Colombo Port City has secured US$2.1 billion in confirmed investments, while the government is targeting a further US$4.1 billion in investments over the next five years, Dep... Read More


First Randoli Perahera parades the streets of Kandy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera has commenced its procession through the streets of Kandy. The first Randoli Perahera began at the auspicious ... Read More


Turkey to seek Interpol notice for Netanyahu in Gaza flotilla case

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- Turkey said on Friday it would seek an Interpol red notice for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a domestic criminal case linked to an attack on a... Read More


At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, group says

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- At least 13 Tunisians are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Tunisian coast while sailing towards Italy, and two people were rescued, the head of a migrant rights group sai... Read More


3-year-old child dies after being run over by tractor in Kilinochchi

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- A three-year-old child died after being run over by a tractor in the Murasumoddai area of Kilinochchi, police said. The incident occurred yesterday (21) when the deceased chil... Read More


Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- A fresh wave of US tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods has come into effect as of midnight on Saturday after a last minute break down in trade talks. Announcing the susp... Read More