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Melbourne-Colombo SriLankan flight makes emergency landing at BIA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- SriLankan Airlines flight UL605 from Melbourne to Colombo declared an emergency shortly before landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) following the activation of a sm... Read More


Fishing, naval communities warned as Cyclone Murasu intensifies

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Naval and fishing communities have been warned not to venture into several deep-sea areas around Sri Lanka following the intensification of Cyclonic Storm Murasu into a Severe Cyc... Read More


Who protects those behind bars? Namal asks

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has questioned the protection afforded to people in State custody, alleging that individuals are being beaten, tortured and dying while under State custody... Read More


Hambantota Port clarifies lightning damage to vehicles

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Clarifying media reports suggesting widespread damage to vehicles parked at Hambantota port due to lightening strike, a statement by the Port said the lightning strike severely da... Read More


Patients' lives at risk as private hospitals face medicine shortage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Patients seeking treatment at private hospitals and medical centres are at risk due to a shortage of essential and life-saving medicines, Consultant Physician Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa ... Read More


2,819 nurses appointed, 76 promoted; 13,000 more to be recruited

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- The Government has appointed 2,819 trainee nurses as Grade III nursing officers to the Sri Lankan health service, while 76 Grade I nursing officers have been promoted to the Specia... Read More


Litro gas for Laugfs cylinders under discussion

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Discussions are underway on the possibility of supplying Litro gas to Laugfs cylinders to prevent inconvenience to consumers in the event Laugfs Gas Company discontinues its suppli... Read More


CAA detects 98 suspected violations in islandwide lubricant raids

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has detected 98 suspected violations of regulations governing the importation, manufacture and sale of lubricants and grease during islandwide ... Read More


CCTV cameras to be installed at all police stations

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Plans are underway to install CCTV cameras at every police station across the country, with procurement activities for the project already in progress, Police Media Spokesperson As... Read More


Vijitha urges media to counter misinformation

SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Responsible journalism plays a vital role in combating misinformation, strengthening public trust and promoting peace and understanding among communities, Foreign Affairs, Foreign ... Read More