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National New Paddy Harvest Festival Held Under Presidential Patronage

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The 58th National New Paddy Harvest Festival (Aluth Sahal Mangalya) was held today (4) at the historic Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, under the patronage of President Anura Kuma... Read More


Sri Lanka to Host APICTA Executive Committee Meeting 2025, Strengthening Its Role as a Regional Tech Hub

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Sri Lanka is set to take the spotlight as the host nation for the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Executive Committee Meeting 2025, aligning with the government's vision to po... Read More


Former NCP CM Ranjith Appeals 16-Year Corruption Sentence

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Former North Central Province Chief Minister S. M. Ranjith and his personal secretary, Shanthi Chandrasena, who were each sentenced to 16 years in prison for corruption, have fil... Read More


Sri Lanka and Korea Discuss Expanding Investment and Cooperative Banking Collaboration

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A high-level discussion was held yesterday (02) between the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Miyon LEE, and the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship De... Read More


Court Orders Probe into Allegations of Fraud in MP's Law Degree

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today (03) directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into whether MP Namal Rajapaksa ... Read More


Stranded sloth bear cub rescued

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Wildlife officials on Tuesday found a sloth bear cub which was stranded in the Hurulu Reserve in Kiwlekada, Horowpothana and it is about one and a half months old and about 18 in... Read More


Legal action taken against 23 supermarkets

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken legal action against 23 supermarkets across the country during the special raids and investigation programme commenced recently to ... Read More


Rice imports to ensure uninterrupted supply recommended

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of rice in the near future to ensure an uninterrupted supply for consumers. A notable increase in rice pric... Read More


Cultural exchange, a bridge connecting peoples of China, Sri Lanka - Envoy

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Chinese ambassador in Colombo Qi Zhenhong emphasised the importance of cultural exchanges in deepening mutual understanding between the two nations, at the opening of the Chinese... Read More


Turtles, dolphins and whales should be protected to promote tourism - TCP

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) says sea mammals such as turtles, dolphins and whales should be protected to promote tourism in the country. According to TCP, a large numb... Read More