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Tamil Nadu CM urges Jaishankar to ensure release of detained fishermen in Sri Lanka

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging him to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts with the Sri Lankan Government to se... Read More


Tickets to go on sale for ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Tuesday

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Tickets available at lowest price of PKR 200; Online tickets for the series will be available from 12pm PST at pcb.tcs.com.pk Up to five tickets can be purchased on one Identity Card... Read More


Sajith Premadasa meets Indian Finance Minister in New Delhi

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa met India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Ministry of Finance in New Delhi for discussions on deepening bilateral economic coop... Read More


STF to get motorcycles and Tuk-Tuks to boost anti-drug raids

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to purchase 100 motorcycles with 125cc engine capacity and 50 tuk-tuks f... Read More


Cabinet approves recruitment of women for key Railway positions

Manila, Nov. 4 -- For the first time in Sri Lanka's 165-year railway history, women will be allowed to apply for key operational positions such as Railway Engine Driver, Train Controller, Station Mast... Read More


Vatican willing to work with SL in meeting international challenges: Archbishop Paul Gallagher

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Vatican is looking towards working with Sri Lanka in meeting international challenges and enhancing bilateral ties with Sri Lanka, visiting Vatican Secretary for Relations with S... Read More


Cabinet not to halt new wind power projects on Mannar Island

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Cabinet of Ministers have decided to agree to the President's directive not to implement the wind projects without the consent of the people living in the Mannar Island. Three wind ... Read More


Kelaniya University researchers develop new drug to control high blood pressure

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Clinical Research Unit of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, has developed a breakthrough drug that can significantly reduce high blood pressure. Director of the C... Read More


Thousands of families still use open areas instead of toilets

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Despite Sri Lanka's impressive progress in hygiene and sanitation, more than 13,000 families still defecate in open areas such as forests and beaches, according to the Department ... Read More


Where Adam first stepped - A story Sri Lanka must tell!

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- It is an ancient belief that Adam was the first human on Earth, and he was sent down by God because he disobeyed His command. While Adam asked for forgiveness, some believe that G... Read More