Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The general public has been advised not to panic regarding the Nipah virus outbreak currently spreading in India. Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni emphasized that Sri... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A 40-year-old woman has been murdered with a sharp weapon in Radaliyadda, Bibile, yesterday (28), police stated. The suspect, who also sustained injuries during the attack, is c... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has announced that the signing of agreements to increase the daily wages of estate workers will be held tomorrow (30) wit... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The government is considering restricting access to social media for children under the age of 12, Minister of Women and Child Affairs Savithri Paulraj said. Minister Paulraj st... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has issued an official statement addressing public concerns following recent media reports on the Nipah virus. The statement confirmed that... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The opening gala of the 2026 "Happy Chinese New Year" cultural events in Sri Lanka was held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, marking the beginning of a series of celebrations ahead o... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The admission of schoolchildren to Grade One for the academic year 2026 is scheduled to take place today (29). The Ministry of Education stated that, under the new education ref... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Gold price surges to a fresh record high of US$ 5,579 before retreating to around US$ 5,500 in early Asian trading on Thursday. The rally of the precious metal is bolstered by st... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A fisherman has been reported missing after a boat which ventured into the sea from the Kaluwankerny, Eravur coastal area yesterday (28), had capsized, police stated. Following ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island today (29), the Department of Meteorology stated. Meanwhile, there is a possibility of ground frost at some places in... Read More