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Government to import frozen vegetables

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Government has decided to import frozen vegetables that comply with the standards of the Department of Agriculture, Commissioner General of Essential Services B.K. Prabath Cha... Read More


Ireland name squad for ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Olly Riley will lead the squad as Reuben Wilson is set to make his third appearance in the marquee event. Ireland have unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Men's Under-19 ... Read More


IPL 2026 Auction: 3 Sri Lankans among top INR 2 Crore picks

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, and Wanindu Hasaranga are among 46 players entering the 2026 IPL auction at the maximum base price of INR 2 crore. The long list of 1,355 ... Read More


Resettle flood affected people in safe areas: Cardinal

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith urged authorities to resettle flood affected people in safe areas which do not go under water. Cardinal Ranjith came out with this ... Read More


Duty free mechanism introduced for overseas disaster relief donations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Government has introduced a more convenient procedure to expedite the clearance and distribution of all material aid sent to the country, free of all tariffs and charges. Due... Read More


Putin extends condolences to Sri Lankan President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his condolences to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake following the recent floods and landslides that have caused signific... Read More


Flight carrying humanitarian assistance arrives from UAE

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- A flight carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for those affected by the recent disaster situation in Sri Lanka arrived in the country early this mo... Read More


Fallen SLAF pilot posthumously promoted to Group Captain

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, who lost his life in the recent helicopter crash in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, has been posthumously promoted to the rank of Group Captain, the S... Read More


Coast Guard ship Huravee offers disaster relief supportin Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) Coast Guard ship Huravee has made its first official visit to Sri Lanka, joining the country's 75th Navy anniversary celebrations and of... Read More


No more cyclonic storm, but rain will continue: Met. Department

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Sri Lanka will continue to experience showers this month as the Northeast Monsoon remains activated, an official from the Department of Meteorology said yesterday. Director Depar... Read More