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SLNS Samudura returns after successful IMDEX Asia deployment

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- SLNS Samudura which took part in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, Asia Pacific's leading naval and maritime defence event from May 06 to 08 in Chan... Read More


UNESCO celebrates International Day of Vesak with Symposium highlighting shared, cosmopolitan Buddhist heritage of Asia

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The International Day of Vesak 2025 was celebrated by the Member States of UNESCO with a Symposium themed "Buddhist Cosmopolitanism and Exchange along the Silk Road: Interplay bet... Read More


HC extends assistance to IOT students, CP estate workers

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha extended multi-sectoral assistance to members of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community, during his visit to the Central Provi... Read More


Country's development depends on productive contribution of its people - PM

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the development of a country depends on the productive contribution its citizens make towards the nation. The inauguration cerem... Read More


PM calls for immediate ceasefire, blockade lift in Gaza

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya called for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urged the invaders to lift the blockade of food and provide medical supplies to those suffering fr... Read More


DCC members must proactively engage in rural development - President

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged all Chairpersons of District Coordinating Committees (DCCs) to actively engage in revitalizing the nation's production-oriented economy an... Read More


Bus accidents could be prevented with stringent laws and regulations - Dr. Sanjaya Perera

Srilanka, May 15 -- "If stringent laws and regulations are implemented, bus accidents could be completely prevented," Presidential task Force on Road Safety and Life Safety Convener Dr. Sanjaya Perera... Read More


Another van accident in Ramboda injures 12

Srilanka, May 15 -- A van veered off the road and plunged into a precipice in the Ramboda area of Kotmale, injuring 12 persons. The injured were admitted to the Kotmale Hospital with minor injuries. T... Read More


Sri Lanka objects to Brampton Tamil Genocide Monument construction

Srilanka, May 15 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday conveyed the Sri Lankan Government's strong objection regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing a so-c... Read More


SLTB to adopt safety measures in long-distance bus services

Srilanka, May 15 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has decided to adopt several safety measures in the operation of long-distance bus services. Accordingly, it has been planned to deploy two bu... Read More