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Elephant Migration Routes to be officially gazetted

Srilanka, April 16 -- The government has decided to officially publish key elephant migration routes in the Gazette, according to Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody. As an initial step, fo... Read More


American Arrested at BIA with Rs. 230 Million Worth of 'Kush'

Srilanka, April 16 -- An American national was arrested by officers of the Customs Narcotics Division at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, for attempting to smuggle 23 kilograms of... Read More


Five Day Holiday for Kandy Schools

Srilanka, April 16 -- The Central Provincial Zonal Education Director has announced the temporary closure of 49 schools in Kandy city and surrounding areas due to the annual pilgrimage of the Sacred T... Read More


Presidential Secretariat Staff Resumes Duties for the New Year

Srilanka, April 16 -- The staff of the Presidential Secretariat officially resumed duties for the new year following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year under the leadership of Secretary to the President D... Read More


Special New Year Trains Scheduled for Return to Colombo

Srilanka, April 15 -- The Railway Department has announced a special train service to help passengers return to Colombo after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. This special service will operat... Read More


Sri Lanka Records Over $1.1 Billion in Tourism Earnings in Q1 2025

Srilanka, April 15 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reports that tourism earnings for the first quarter of 2025 have reached US$ 1,122.3 million, marking a 9.4% increase compared to US$ 1,025.9 millio... Read More


Dhoni, Jadeja snap CSK's losing streak

Srilanka, April 15 -- Chennai Super Kings 168 for 5 (Dube 43*, Dhoni 26*, Rasheed 27, Bishnoi 2-18) beat Lucknow Super Giants 166 for 7 (Pant 63, Jadeja 2-24) by five wickets Chennai Super Kings (CSK... Read More


PM Celebrates the New Year honouring the national traditions

Srilanka, April 15 -- The National Ceremony to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held on April 14, at the residence of Attorney-at-Law Mr. Saman Leelarathna in Pahala Bomiriya, Kaduwela, wi... Read More


Afternoon & Night Showers in Several Provinces

Srilanka, April 15 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon o... Read More


Rise in New Year Accidents: 80 Hospitalized in 24 Hours

Srilanka, April 15 -- As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivities continue, accidents across the island are on the rise. Within the past 24 hours, nearly 80 individuals have been admitted to the Col... Read More