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Special announcement for Sri Lankans in Israel

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- In view of the current situation in Israel, the Government of India has agreed to provide a limited number of seats on Indian Airlines flights operating from Amman, Jordan to New... Read More


31 still receiving treatment following Dunhinda bus accident

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A total of 31 individuals, who sustained injuries in yesterday's bus accident along the Badulla- Mahiyanganaya main road in Dunhinda are still receiving treatment at the Badulla ... Read More


UN chief 'gravely alarmed' by US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for the immediate de-escalation of the Israeli-Iranian conflict and for an ensuing ceasefire. "I am gravely alarmed by ... Read More


Services of President's Fund officially launched at Divisional Secretariat level

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The official launch of providing all services of the President's Fund through Divisional Secretariats across the island has taken place at the Kilinochchi District Secretariat. ... Read More


Iranian nuclear facilities "completely and totally obliterated" - Donald Trump

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- U.S. forces struck Iran's three main nuclear sites, President Donald Trumpsaid late on Saturday, and he warned Tehran it would face more attacks if it did not agree to peace. Af... Read More


Shortage of 42,000 teachers must be addressed urgently - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the need to urgently address the current shortage of over 42,000 teachers in national and provincial schools. As a solution ... Read More


SLBFE to amend registration procedure for self-directed overseas employment

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A new amendment will be made to the procedure for Sri Lankans seeking employment abroad through self-directed means to obtain registration with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Em... Read More


37 Sri Lankans in Iran, four departed in recent days: MFA

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued details of 37 Sri Lankans currently in Iran amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the Foreign Ministry, four Sr... Read More


Sri Lanka appreciates India's support to evacuate Sri Lankans from Iran

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Sri Lanka has extended its gratitude to the government of India for the timely assistance to evacuate Sri Lankans from Iran. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and ... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in some places today

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (22), the Departmen... Read More