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Upcountry Train Services Restored

Srilanka, June 12 -- Train services along the Upcountry railway line have been fully restored, according to the Department of Railways. Operations were temporarily disrupted after a section of track ... Read More


Prisons Media Spokesperson Resigns

Srilanka, June 12 -- Superintendent of Prisons, Gamini B. Dissanayake, who served as the Media Spokesperson for the Department of Prisons, has officially tendered his resignation. According to depart... Read More


National Animal Census Report Released

Srilanka, June 12 -- The National Animal Census conducted on March 15 has officially released its findings today (June 12) at the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the report, Sri Lanka is home t... Read More


National Nutrition Month 2025 Kicks Off

Srilanka, June 12 -- National Nutrition Month 2025, themed "Vegetables and Fruits: Always Keep You Healthy," was officially launched yesterday (June 11) at the Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla, under t... Read More


Sacred Sripada Faces Growing Pollution Threat: 241 Tons of Waste Collected

Srilanka, June 12 -- During the 2024/2025 Sripada pilgrimage season, local pilgrims arriving via Nallathanniya dumped approximately 241 tons of waste into the sacred Sripada Reserve, according to Mask... Read More


Navy Nabs 76 Suspects in Crackdown on Illegal Fishing Operations

Srilanka, June 12 -- The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Air Force, has apprehended 76 individuals engaged in illegal fishing activities using prohibited gear, including 17 unauthorized nets... Read More


Massive Development Drive: 2077 Projects Greenlit in Batticaloa

Srilanka, June 12 -- The Batticaloa District Coordination Committee meeting was held on June 11 at the Old District Secretariat Conference Hall, Batticaloa, under the patronage of the newly appointed ... Read More


Jagath Weerasinghe Appointed as New Media Spokesperson for Prisons Department

Srilanka, June 12 -- The Ministry of Justice has announced the appointment of Commissioner Jagath Weerasinghe as the new Media Spokesperson for the Department of Prisons. This appointment comes in th... Read More


Acting Ministers Appointed

Srilanka, June 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Acting Ministers for four Ministries in view of his departure from the country on an official visit to Federal Republic of Germany... Read More


Wimalasurendra Reservoir Begins Spill Release After Heavy Rainfall

Srilanka, June 11 -- Due to heavy rainfall that began last night (10) in the Norton Bridge-Wimalasurendra catchment areas, the Wimalasurendra Reservoir began releasing excess water through its spill g... Read More