Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- The first Kumbal Perahera of the 2026 Kandy Esala Festival commenced at the auspicious time of 6:52 p.m. today (18), with the historic procession making its way through the street... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- Six petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which was presented to Parliament today (18). The petitions have bee... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- The government has secured a US$200 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the country's Trade, Investment and Industry Development Programme. The loan ... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that Sri Lanka could face another serious economic crisis after 2028 unless the country takes urgent steps to increase its foreign... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- Former Chairman of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Mahil Senaratne, who was granted bail after being arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptio... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- The government has launched a programme to purchase quality paddy from farmers through small and medium-scale rice mill owners and cooperative societies as part of the 2026 Yala s... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando has commended 14 civilians from Angulana for their assistance in rescuing 11 naval personnel following an emergen... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- Claims circulating on social media that an LTTE terrorist training camp is operating inside the Pallai forest reserve are completely false, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda ... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an "Amber" advisory for high waves in the sea areas extending from Negombo to Pottuvil via Galle, Matara and Hambantota. According to ... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- Veteran Buddhist monk, award-winning lyricist and author Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero has passed away at the age of 76. Siddhartha Thero passed away while receiving treatme... Read More