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Three suspects arrested over shooting incident in Kohuwala

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Three suspects have been arrested for aiding and abetting the shooting incident at Bodhiyawatte in Kohuwala, in which a 16-year-old girl was injured. Two unidentified gunmen who... Read More


President inaugurates 'Windscape Mannar' 20 MW wind power plant in Mannar

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- In line with the Government's programme to achieve the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the 20-megawatt 'Windscape Mannar' wind power plant constructed in Mannar by C... Read More


The full list of 75 countries where Trump is suspending visa processing

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Trump administration has indefinitely suspended immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, marking one of its most expansive efforts yet to restrict legal pathwa... Read More


Let's build a prosperous nation free of racism and rich in unity - President at Jaffna Thai Pongal Festival

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government's objective is to build a prosperous country free of racism and filled with national unity, where all citizens can l... Read More


Safety guidelines issued for Sri Lankans in Israel amid Middle East tensions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- In view of the current and escalating unrest in the Middle East region, a set of guidelines for Sri Lankans working and residing in Israel has been issued by the Embassy of Sri L... Read More


IMF fact-finding mission to visit Sri Lanka from January 22-28

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has decided to send a fact-finding mission to Sri Lanka from January 22 to January 28 to assess the damage caused by the recent cyclone Ditw... Read More


Dilith Jayaweera extends Thai Pongal greetings, highlights importance of social values

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The leader of the 'Sarvajana Balaya' and Member of Parliament entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera in his Thai Pongal Day message has extended his heartfelt greetings to all Tamil devot... Read More


Opposition Leader emphasizes cultural awareness and respect for nature in Thai Pongal message

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his heartfelt wishes to Tamil communities across Sri Lanka and worldwide "wishing everyone a meaningful celebration of this cultural f... Read More


Veteran singer Raju Bandara passes away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Veteran singer and musician Raju Bandara has passed away at the age of 65, according to family sources. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Ada Derana.... Read More


PM Harini urges '"New Era of Revival" amid challenges in Thai Pongal message

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her message for Thai Pongal, has extended her heartfelt greetings to the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and abroad who celebrate the Thai Pongal ... Read More