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Second Randoli Perahera parades the streets of Kandy

Srilanka, Aug. 24 -- The second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera commenced parading the streets this evening (24), drawing large crowds of spectators to the streets of Kandy. ... Read More


2019 Easter Sunday Attacks Case verdict to be delivered on September 22

Srilanka, Aug. 24 -- The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar has fixed September 22 to pronounce the verdict in the case against 25 accused persons charged with conspiring to carry out the 2019 Easter Sund... Read More


COPE raises concerns over Peradeniya University's financial management

Srilanka, Aug. 24 -- The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised concerns over the financial administration, wastewater management, research allowance payments and institutional governance o... Read More


Reducing thermal power generation could stabilise electricity tariffs: PUCSL Chairman

Srilanka, Aug. 24 -- Electricity tariff fluctuations could be brought to an end if Sri Lanka takes steps to reduce power generation from thermal sources, the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commissio... Read More


2027 Scholarship, A/L, O/L Examination dates announced

Srilanka, Aug. 24 -- The Department of Examinations has announced the dates for all major school examinations scheduled to be held in 2027. According to a statement issued by the Department today ... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for several areas.

Srilanka, Aug. 24 -- An Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for tomorrow, with the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre warning of increased heat conditions in several parts of the count... Read More


Over 100 acres destroyed in fire at Habarana Hurulu Eco Park

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- More than 100 acres of forest have been destroyed in a fire that broke out in the Hurulu Environmental Park Reserve in Habarana, officials said. The fire reportedly started a... Read More


Minimum age for three-wheeler drivers could be raised to 40, Deputy Minister says

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The minimum age for driving three-wheelers in Sri Lanka could be increased to 40 years in the future, Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has stated. The pro... Read More


Amber heat advisory issued for several areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the 'Caution' level d... Read More


2027 annual transfers announced for management service officers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has taken steps to implement the 2027 annual transfers for officers in the Super Grade of the Mana... Read More