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Thailand, SL enhances social development ties

Srilanka, May 24 -- Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met Thailand's Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa at the Social Development and Human Se... Read More


Ritigala archaeological excavation begins

Srilanka, May 24 -- An archaeological excavation programme is to be executed in the historic Ritigala monastery archaeologically important ruins located on the Eastern side of the mountain at the foot... Read More


3,147 nurses receive appointment letters today

Srilanka, May 24 -- Letters of appointment will be presented to 3,147 individuals recruited to the Sri Lanka's nursing service at the Temple Trees main conference hall today (24). This is the first o... Read More


President to visit Germany on June 10

Srilanka, May 24 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to make an official visit to Germany on June 10. He added that European tourists, inc... Read More


Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema Malani Fonseka Passes Away at 78

Srilanka, May 24 -- Legendary Sri Lankan actress Malani Fonseka has passed away at the age of 78. She died this morning (May 24) after battling a long-term illnessFondly known as the "Queen of Sinhala... Read More


Private Bus Overturns in Nuwara Eliya, Injuring 23

Srilanka, May 24 -- A private bus traveling from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy overturned in the Top Pass area along the Nuwara Eliya-Kandy main road on the night of May 23, according to police reports. The ... Read More


Widespread Showers and Strong Winds Expected Across Multiple Provinces

Srilanka, May 24 -- Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places... Read More


Sri Lanka and WFP Discuss Regional Climate Resilience Project

Srilanka, May 24 -- A meeting took place yesterday (23) between the Hon. Minister of Environment, Dr. Dhammika Patabendi, and Abdur Rahim Siddiqui, Country Representative of the World Food Programme (... Read More


One Dead, 13 Injured in SLTB Bus-Tipper Collision on Colombo-Wellawaya Road

Srilanka, May 24 -- A tragic accident occurred early this morning (24) when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus traveling from Batticaloa to Galle collided with the rear of a tipper truck in the We... Read More


Speaker endorses the certificate on Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill

Srilanka, May 24 -- Hon. Speaker, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill, yesterday (23) in Parliament. Following the Second Reading debate held today,... Read More