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Isolated Incidents Not a Threat to National Security - Min Wijepala

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated in Parliament today (20) that two isolated incidents, including the recent shooting at the Aluthkade... Read More


Health Ministry Unveils Guidelines for IVF and Medically Assisted Infertility Treatments

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- The Ministry of Health has introduced new guidelines for the treatment of infertility through IVF and other medically assisted methods. Presented by Dr. Chandima Siritunga, Direct... Read More


Another Two Suspects Arrested in India and Brought to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Two suspects wanted by Sri Lankan authorities in connection with various serious crimes, including shootings, murders, and money laundering, were arrested in Chennai, India, with ... Read More


Cardinal Calls for Change in Sri Lanka Amid Tsunami Remembrance Ceremony

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith expressed that the people of Sri Lanka, suffering from the actions of politicians and multinational corporations, are longing for change. He ... Read More


Over 180,000 Dog Bite Cases Reported in Sri Lanka in 2024, Gampaha Tops List

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- In 2024, a total of 184,926 individuals sought medical treatment for dog bites, as revealed by Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, in Parliament on February ... Read More


Court of Appeal Extends Injunction on Saman Devala Election

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- The Court of Appeal has extended the interim injunction preventing the election of the Basnayake Nilame of the Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devalaya, initially scheduled for February 1... Read More


Cabinet Approves Recommendations to Fill Over 2,000 Vacancies

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- The second report of the Committee appointed to review the public service recruitment process has been submitted, outlining recommendations for personnel management. The report s... Read More


Efforts Underway to Expedite Conservation of Skeleton Found in Pahiyangala Cave

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- A meeting was held at the Ministry of Buddhist Studies, Religious, and Cultural Affairs on February 20, chaired by Minister Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, to discuss measures for the ... Read More


Sri Lanka and India to Build 120 MW Solar Power Plant in Sampur

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- The Governments of Sri Lanka and India have reached an agreement to establish a 120 MW solar power plant in Sampur, Trincomalee, with the project set to be implemented in two phas... Read More


Cabinet Approves Extension of Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- The Cabinet has approved the submission of the order made under the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act, No. 2 of 2013, to Parliament. This approval pertains to th... Read More