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Patients' data in govt hospitals will be computerised - Minister

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that a project to computerise patients' data will be implemented in all hospitals countrywide in order to provide quality, eff... Read More


IOC nations will emerge as leading global economies by 2050 - Ranil

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing the Eighth Indian Ocean Conference held in Muscat, Oman, highlighted the significant geopolitical shifts taking place within the I... Read More


Passport Office now operating at night

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- The Immigration and Emigration Department Battaramulla has commenced operations for issuing passports at night from yesterday (19), the Public Security Ministry said. In a bid to... Read More


Government taking action to curb crime, shootings - Minister

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Chief Government Whip, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa assured in Parliament yesterday that the Government is taking serious action to address the rise in cri... Read More


Showers expected in several districts

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts in the evening or night. Mainly dry weather will prevail elsewhere over th... Read More


Elephant Herd Collision Derails Train in Galoya; Six Elephants Killed

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- A herd of elephants collided with the Meenagaya Express train traveling from Batticaloa to Colombo in the Galoya area this morning (20), causing the train to derail and disrupting... Read More


Sri Lanka Hosts Global Innovation Conference, Aims to Become International Hub

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- The Innovation Island Sri Lanka Conference, a landmark international event attended by representatives from 50 countries, commenced in Colombo today (20). President Anura Kumara D... Read More


A Decision on organized criminals

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced that the government is considering holding trials for organized criminals outside traditional courthouses, following discussions... Read More


Wildlife Vets Treat Elephant Calf and Female Injured in Train Collision

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Wildlife veterinary officers in Giritale are currently providing medical care to an injured elephant calf and a female elephant following a tragic collision between the Meenagaya ... Read More


Sri Lankan Volleyball Player Nabbed for Smuggling Cigarettes

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- A 31-year-old female volleyball player from Kanamulayaya, Naula, Matale, was arrested this morning (20) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau for attempting to smuggl... Read More