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As governor sees stability people waiting for Godot?

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Stability Is Real. Recovery Is Not Complete. The Next Battle Is Investment, Exports, Jobs and Prosperity. Sri Lanka has come a long way from the economic abyss of 2022. The queue... Read More


Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake released on bail

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations that three employees recruited f... Read More


Model Chulpadmendra Kumarapathirana dies

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Well-known model and catwalk and pageant trainer Chulpadmendra Kumarapathirana, popularly known as 'Chula' has passed away at the age of 46. Published by HT Digital Content Servi... Read More


Horton Plains to introduce daily visitor limits and online booking

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Authorities are planning to introduce daily visitor limits and an online advance booking system at Horton Plains National Park as part of measures to reduce environmental pressure... Read More


Electric shuttle service proposed to protect Horton Plains environment

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Authorities have proposed introducing an Electric Vehicle (EV) shuttle service inside Horton Plains National Park to reduce vehicle emissions, carbon footprints and noise pollutio... Read More


President calls for greater transparency, investment to develop Sri Lanka's mineral industry

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a discussion at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon on developing Sri Lanka's mineral industry in line with the export-oriented ... Read More


Showers expected in several areas after 2 p.m.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva Province and in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts after 2 p.m. today, while several spells of showers... Read More


Wheat flour hike pushes up short eats prices

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Prices of several flour-based short eats and other eatery items have been increased following a sharp rise in the price of wheat flour, the All-Island Canteen Owners' Association... Read More


Video dispute ends in death of 17-year-old student

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- A 17-year-old school student was killed in a sharp weapon attack in Eheliyagoda early this morning (30), police said. The victim was an Advanced Level student at Eheliyagoda Nat... Read More


CAA dismisses social media posts of price hikes on dairy products

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has dismissed social media posts circulating as "BREAKING NEWS" that claim prices of several dairy products, including milk powder, cultured ... Read More