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Sri Lanka unites against drugs as national campaign begins today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The national campaign "A Nation United", aimed at eradicating the menace of dangerous drugs - one of Sri Lanka's most pressing social challenges - will be officially launched tod... Read More


Three unidentified male bodies found in separate locations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Police have launched investigations after three unidentified male bodies were discovered in the Mattakkuliya and Pamunugama areas yesterday (29), following information received b... Read More


"A Nation United" - mission to eradicate drugs begins

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The government has officially launched its new initiative to combat the menace of toxic drugs, "A Nation United", at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo. The program was i... Read More


Millions lost to National Lotteries Board due to politically linked Agents

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The National Lotteries Board (NLB) has revealed that several lottery sales representatives, appointed based on political connections during previous governments, have defrauded t... Read More


Dasun Shanaka likely to play VC role in Pakistan

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Former skipper Dasun Shanaka is tipped to be named Sri Lanka's vice captain for the upcoming T20 Tri-Series in Pakistan. Chairth Asalanka remains as skipper of the T-20 team. Sr... Read More


Our Athletes' triumph a huge win for Lankan Sports, says Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Sri Lankan athletic team who won 40 medals including 16 gold medals at the South Asian Senior Athletic championship returned home yesterday to a warm welcome by Sports Minister S... Read More


"Govt. committed to protect workers from gender-based violence"

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The government is committed to ensuring that working people are protected from gender-based violence and harassment in order to ensure a dignified workplace, said Minister of Lab... Read More


Fire breaks out in Narahenpita apartment complex

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- A fire has broken out on the fifth floor of an apartment complex located on Dabare Mawatha in Narahenpita. Efforts are currently underway to bring the blaze under control. Publ... Read More


Two fishermen dead after consuming contents of a bottle found floating in the sea

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- A tragic incident has been reported from Narakkaliya, Puttalam, where two fishermen have died after drinking a liquid from a bottle they discovered floating in the sea. Accordin... Read More


Traffic spot fines to be paid on-site Islandwide by December

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced that the on-site traffic fine payment system is expected to be rolled out across the entire island by December. The Minister n... Read More