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PM and Opp. Leader agree on civil society reps to Constitutional Council

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa have agreed on the appointments of civil society representatives to the Constitutional Council (CC). ... Read More


480 arrested for drug driving so far this year - Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated that 480 motorists found to be driving under the influence of narcotic substances have been arrested during the first 22 days o... Read More


Ex-President Ranil calls on Malwathu and Asgiriya Chief Prelates

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has visited the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Buddhist Chapters and received their blessings, this morning (23). During his v... Read More


Sri Lanka's Hatton among National Geographic's top gourmet stays to book in 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Sri Lanka's iconic tea heritage has been highlighted by National Geographic Traveller (UK) as part of a global feature on food-focused travel experiences around the world. The a... Read More


Third berth at Colombo Port's ECT enters service

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The Colombo East Container Terminal of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority marked a pivotal operational milestone today (23) with the commissioning of its third berth at the Port of Co... Read More


Anusha Palpita remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been remanded until F... Read More


CAASL to introduce licensing system for drone pilots for first time in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- For the first time, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is set to introduce a licensing system for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators engaged in commercial a... Read More


New circular issued on restoring livelihoods of cyclone-affected communities

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- A new circular has been issued to facilitate the restoration of livelihoods of the people impacted by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The circular has been issued based o... Read More


Hospital services disrupted as GMOA's token strike gets underway

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The 48-hour token strike launched by the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) based on several demands is currently underway. Patients have been severely affected due ... Read More


Court temporarily lifts overseas travel ban on Prasanna Ranatunga

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the temporary lifting of the overseas travel ban imposed on former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. The order was issued today (23) when t... Read More