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Curran hat-trick, Salt 46 seal DLS win

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- Sam Curran bounced back from a bruising opening spell to claim a memorable hat-trick, while Adil Rashid served notice of his World Cup readiness with another commanding performanc... Read More


Government re-affirms commitment to abolish Prevention of Terrorism Act

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The Government has re-affirmed its firm commitment to abolish the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a long-standing election pledge, while assuring that public consultation will ... Read More


Heavy showers expected across multiple provinces

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Central provinces. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Mullaittivu, Trincomalee, Polonn... Read More


Delays expected on Coastal Line

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The Railway Department has announced that commuters using the Coastal Line should expect delays of approximately 15 minutes during peak morning and evening hours today (31) and to... Read More


Amber alert issued for severe lightning in several areas

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning today (31), valid until 11.00 p.m. Thundershowers accompanied by intense lightning and short perio... Read More


SLFP proposes restricting social media to minors

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary and former Minister Duminda Dissanayake said that a proposal considering the restriction of social media access for minors, will b... Read More


'Foundation is being laid for creating a future citizen with a balanced personality'

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The foundation for creating a future generation full of all virtues and compassion is being laid today, Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Mi... Read More


Sri Lanka has huge potential despite disaster - IMF Asia Chief

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed strong solidarity with Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, while reaffirming its confidence in the c... Read More


Fairly heavy rains expected in Eastern and Uva provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Showers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly Heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Uva province and in... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo for 78th Independence Day celebrations and rehearsals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Sri Lanka Police have announced a temporary traffic management plan around Independence Square in Colombo to facilitate the 78th National Independence Day celebrations and a seri... Read More