Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The use and purchase of single-use plastic water bottles in all government institutions has been banned with effect from today (31), under a directive issued by the Ministry of Pu... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have identified 148 Vesak dansals operating in violation of health and safety guidelines during a special island-wide inspection programme conducte... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Sri Lanka's largest 24-hour 'Vesak Dansala', organized by the Derana Media Network, successfully concluded at 7.00 p.m. today (31) after serving tens of thousands of devotees and ... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 31 -- This year's Sri Pada pilgrimage season has officially concluded at midnight yesterday (30), according to the Chief Custodian of Sri Pada Rajamaha Viharaya, Venerable Bengamuwe Dha... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 31 -- An individual has been arrested in Wellawatta for allegedly being in possession of and selling liquor illegally. Police said the arrest was made down Daya Road during a raid carr... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-GeneralTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called on countries to reconsider travel bans and border closures imposed in response to the Ebo... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A 65-year-old woman has died after being hit by a private bus on the Galle-Matara main road in Kapparathota, Weligama. Police said the accident occurred when the woman attempted ... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 31 -- K.D. Chandrasoma Perera, the founder of Sathara Group and a senior editor of Sathara Publishers, has passed away at the age of 82. His remains are lying at his residence down Mel... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Steps have been taken to add five advanced mammography machines to major hospitals across the country, in a bid to enhance diagnostic and treatment services, the Ministry of Healt... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 31 -- High-level discussions have been held to expand trade and tourism ties between Sri Lanka and Australia. Discussions were held between Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Hearth, ... Read More