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Two SLAF helicopters ready to airlift bus crash victims

Colombo, May 11 -- The Ministry of Defence said two helicopters have been readied to airlift critically injured individuals from two separate bus accidents - one that occurred this morning (11) in the... Read More


Sri Lankan President welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire, calls for lasting peace

Colombo, May 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warmly welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, calling it a vital and timely step toward safeguarding lives and fo... Read More


Special waste management programme for 'Clean Sri Lanka' during State Vesak Festival

Colombo, May 11 -- In line with the State Vesak Festival that commenced yesterday (10) in the Nuwara Eliya District, a special waste management initiative has been launched under the 'Clean Sri Lanka'... Read More


Govt. taking steps to develop comprehensive, sustainable strategy to prevent road accidents: President

Colombo, May 11 -- While extending his heartfelt condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the devastating accident in Garandiella, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the g... Read More


CEB chairman has not resigned, only requested leave to go abroad: Energy Ministry

Colombo, May 11 -- The Media Division of the Ministry of Energy has rejected reports circulating in the media regarding the resignation of CEB Chairman Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya. A senior official fr... Read More


India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire, Trump announces

Srilanka, May 10 -- US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that both India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire, though neither country has confirmed the arrangement. "After a long night of ta... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs seize Rs.68 Mn worth narcotics in sea cargo from Oman

Srilanka, May 10 -- Customs officials attached to the Transco UPB warehouse in Wattala today intercepted a consignment containing a substantial quantity of narcotics worth over Rs. 68 million that arr... Read More


PM steps in to accelerate probe into tragic death of Kotahena child

Srilanka, May 10 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has taken action to ensure a swift and impartial investigation into the recent death of a child in Kotahena, following growing public concern ... Read More


Social media report on Cardinal Malclom Ranjith is fake: Catholic Church in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, May 10 -- The news which is being circulated over social media that Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith has accused US President Donald Trump of influencing the Vatican to elect a... Read More


Special police security programme in place for Colombo Vesak zones

Srilanka, May 10 -- A special security and traffic programme has been introduced by the Sri Lanka Police for the protection of scores of people expected to arrive in Colombo in the coming days for the... Read More