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Bilateral talks held between Sri Lanka and China's Foreign Ministers

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, met with Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, this morning (12) for a session of bilateral discussions. The discussio... Read More


CID launches probe into Public Security Ministry website breach

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an inquiry following reports that the official website of the Ministry of Public Security was targeted by external partie... Read More


Minister announces plans to strengthen domestic aviation to boost tourism

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake says a programme will be implemented to strengthen Sri Lanka's domestic aviation sector in order to support the developme... Read More


Minister instructs restoration of damaged elephant fences within a week

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- A progress review meeting on the restoration of elephant fences damaged by the Cyclone Ditwah has been held yesterday (10) under the patronage of Minister of Environment Dr. Damm... Read More


Ratnapura registers highest temperate while Nuwara Eliya remains below 20 degC

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Ratnapura recorded the highest temperature in the island today with 33.1 degC. This was registered at the Ratnapura Meteorological Station, the Department of Meteorology noted. ... Read More


Over 1500 awareness programs conducted by CAA in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has conducted a total of 1,540 consumer awareness programs during the year 2025. According to the Authority, this marks the highest ... Read More


Risk of flooding in several areas subsides

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The risk of flooding in several parts of the country has now subsided, according to the Department of Irrigation. Issuing a notice, the Department noted that it has decided to w... Read More


Civil Aviation Authority to introduce proper regulatory framework for drones

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) says that a proper regulatory framework will be introduced to regulate the use of drones. Director General of CAASL, Captain Da... Read More


Donald Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday (Jan 11) to "make a deal" or face unspecified consequences, warning that the flow of Venezuelan oil and money to Havana would now s... Read More


Postponed 2025 A/L exams to resume tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The remaining subjects of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination, which were postponed due to the disaster situation in the country, are scheduled to be held from tomorrow... Read More