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Seventy-six ancient palm-leaf manuscripts conserved

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Seventy-six ancient palm-leaf manuscripts, preserved at the Moratumulla Tapasararama Mula Maha Vihara-a temple with a history spanning over two hundred years-were recently conse... Read More


President J.R. Jayewardene's 120th Birth Anniversary falls today The visionary leader who elevated Sri Lanka to the world

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Today marks the 120th birth anniversary of Sri Lanka's first Executive President, J.R. Jayewardene, a pivotal leader who reshaped the nation's political and economic landscape. ... Read More


MasterChef Sri Lanka Judges Clarify the Context Behind the Challenge

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Understanding the responsibility that we have as judges gets harder every day because, at the end of the day, you are shaping someone's dream." -Savindri Perera Season 2 n... Read More


The Opposition: NPP's greatest asset

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Prior to the meeting, hundreds of attendees under the heavy influence of alcohol were seen behaving deplorably in videos widely shared on social media. The slogans raised by som... Read More


Dr. Hans, where is the "People's Digital Forum?"

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- If we are building a digital Sri Lanka, shouldn't the people themselves have a digital seat at the table? We have appointed one of the country's most experienced technology lea... Read More


Lethal Autonomous Weapons, an increasing threat to humans

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- On Tuesday (September 15), Saudi Arabia issued emergency alerts warning of a 'potential danger' in Jeddah, Mecca and Taif, urging people to seek shelter and follow official safe... Read More


48-hour railway strike begins

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Sri Lanka's railway trade unions launched a 48-hour token strike at midnight yesterday (16), after talks with the Government failed to resolve their demand for the removal of Ra... Read More


New rabies law ends arbitrary killing of animals on suspicion, veterinarian says

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Animals suspected of having rabies can no longer be arbitrarily killed or shot by police merely on suspicion under Sri Lanka's newly introduced legislation on rabies control and... Read More


Court Assistant arrested over Rs. 500 bribe

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- An Office Assistant attached to the Fort Magistrate's Court has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for alle... Read More


Pre-trial conference fixed in corruption case against Karannagoda, Yoshitha

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- A corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Sri Lanka Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Kara... Read More