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Warm weather advisory issued for tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Monaragala D... Read More


No issue in releasing water for cultivation in upcoming 'Yala' season: Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Department of Irrigation says that there will be no issue in releasing water for paddy fields during the upcoming 'Yala' season this year. Director of Irrigation (Water Mana... Read More


Doctors to strike in hospitals island-wide from tomorrow - GMOA

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Government doctors in all hospitals across the island will engage in a strike action from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (April 4), the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) announ... Read More


Ex-soldier arrested after two including woman murdered in Galle, another critical

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A man and a woman were killed, while another woman sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Karapitiya Hospital following an alleged attack in Thelikada, Galle. Police sta... Read More


"Walk for Peace" that captivated millions in US to begin in Sri Lanka with state patronage

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A discussion on providing state patronage for the "Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka" was held at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of a group of Venerable... Read More


Circular issued to manage govt expenditure amid energy crisis

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a circular aimed at managing state expenditure within existing fiscal limits and approved government spendin... Read More


Two arrested for hoarding over 2,000L of diesel in Thambalagamuwa

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Two individuals have been arrested for hoarding a stock of fuel without a valid license in the Mollipothana area of Thambalagamuwa. Police stated that the suspects were apprehen... Read More


Agrarian Service Centers to operate on holidays for Yala season fertilizer distribution

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Department of Agrarian Development has announced that Agrarian Service Centers will remain operational on public holidays to facilitate the distribution of fertilizer to farm... Read More


Russia pledges to expedite fuel supplies for Sri Lanka, long-term trade deal discussed

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A meeting was held between the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Andrey Rudenko, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign... Read More


Agrarian Insurance Board introduces dedicated insurance scheme for divers

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, has introduced a dedicated insurance scheme for diver... Read More