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Lyricist Ven. Rambukkana Siddhartha makes final journey today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Ven. Rambukkana Siddhartha, an acclaimed lyricist who rendered an invaluable service to Sri Lankan music literature, Buddhist culture and society, passed away on August 18. He wa... Read More


DivorceEcare Website providing professional support during divorce and separation

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Divorce is a taboo word in Sri Lanka and the world over, although it is taking place at almost lightning speed among couples. Almost every second person is filing for divorce, so... Read More


Let Our Roadsides Breathe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Every year, the Government and local authorities spend public money painting and maintaining electricity and telephone poles, walls and other structures along our roads. Yet, soo... Read More


El Nino: a call for climate resilient agriculture

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- As global weather patterns grow increasingly chaotic under the influence of shifting oceanic temperatures and intensifying El Nino phenomena, Sri Lanka, like many other countries... Read More


Fake banker, big food order, then theft: Police hunt suspect

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Police are seeking public assistance to identify and apprehend a suspect allegedly involved in a series of fraudulent activities and thefts targeting hotels and commercial es... Read More


Parliament approves Rs. 7.5 Billion supplementary estimate for Yala paddy purchases

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Supplementary Estimate to provide Rs. 7500 million required by the government to purchase paddy from the 2026 Yala season was approved by Parliament today. The debate on th... Read More


Namal leaves FCID after six-hour statement

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today after recording a statement for nearly six hours. Rajapaksa arrived at the F... Read More


SLPP files petition against 22nd amendment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam today filed a Special Determination petition before the Supreme Court challenging t... Read More


Temporary procedure introduced for Police clearance report

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Sri Lanka Police has introduced a temporary procedure for Police Clearance Report applications following an unexpected technical failure affecting the computerized system of ... Read More


Sri Lankan shooters return home with 10 medals from International Championships

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka's national shooting team returned to the island after an impressive international campaign, winning a total of 10 medals - three gold, four silver and three bronze - at... Read More