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Slightly unhealthy air quality recorded in several areas across Sri Lanka

SriLanka, Oct. 30 -- According to the daily air quality report issued for today (30), air quality in many urban areas across the island remains at a moderate level. However, the report indicates that... Read More


Three Kobeigane police officers interdicted over suspect's death in custody

SriLanka, Oct. 30 -- Two police sergeants and a constable attached to the Kobeigane Police Station have been interdicted over alleged dereliction of duty following the death of a suspect while in poli... Read More


NDC highlights state-private sector cooperation in countering cyber threats

SriLanka, Oct. 30 -- A strategic dialogue on safeguarding national security in the digital age was held at the National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo, as part of its 'Diners' Club' event. Major Ge... Read More


FUTA to launch island-wide one-day strike today

SriLanka, Oct. 30 -- The Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) is scheduled to launch a one-day island-wide strike today (30), demanding solutions to several pressing issues affecting... Read More


Homagama Police Crimes OIC remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The interdicted Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division at the Homagama Police Station, who was arrested in connection with the death of a young man while in police custod... Read More


Islandwide breast cancer awareness programme scheduled for Nov. 2

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- An island wide special national programme is scheduled to be held on November 02 under the leadership of the Women Parliamentarians' Caucus and the Ministry of Health to promote ... Read More


Sri Lankans to be recruited for jobs in Israel only under government agreements from 2027

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Sri Lankans seeking employment in Israel will be recruited exclusively under government-to-government agreements from next year, according to a new policy decision by the Israeli... Read More


Centrum Air launches direct flights between Tashkent and Mattala

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Uzbekistan-based airline Centrum Air has launched direct flights between Tashkent and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has announ... Read More


FUTA to launch one-day strike tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) has decided to launch a one-day strike tomorrow (30) over several demands. FUTA General Secretary Senior Lecturer Char... Read More


Heavy showers above 50 mm likely in several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Department of Meteorology has predicted several spells of showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle and Matara districts for tomorrow (30). A few showe... Read More