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Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Greta Thunberg has been arrested at a demonstration in support of the Palestine Action protesters who are on hunger strike in prison, according to the Prisoners for Palestine pro... Read More


Heavy traffic congestion reported at Ja-Ela and Katunayake expressway interchanges

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Heavy traffic congestion has been reported near Ja-Ela and Katunayake interchanges on the Katunayake Expressway, the Road Development Authority has stated. According to reports,... Read More


Indian PM assures all possible assistance for Sri Lanka as a reliable friend

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that India will extend all possible assistance as a trusted partner and reliable friend, with the government turning its attention... Read More


12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A total of 12 Indian fishermen have been arrested while poaching in seas off Talaimannar, Indian media reported. According to officials of the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department, t... Read More


New batch of Epstein files include many references to Donald Trump

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The U.S. Justice Department released a new trove of documents on Tuesday from its investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including an e... Read More


Police Constable arrested over incident involving NPP MP suspended from service

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Police Constable who was arrested and subsequently released on bail in connection with the assault incident involving Ratnapura District National People's Power (NPP) Member ... Read More


Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe has passed away last night at the age of 84. He had passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, according... Read More


Indian foreign minister Jaishankar to meet President Anura today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in the country last evening (22), is scheduled to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (... Read More


Rs. 106 mln disbursed to 531 cyclone-affected industrialists in first phase

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Steps have already been taken to provide financial assistance to industrialists affected by severe weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ditwah, under the first phase of the relie... Read More


India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar concludes visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Minister of External Affairs of India, S. Jaishankar has concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka. Minister Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (22), held discus... Read More