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Construction of 115-unit Torrington apartment complex resumes after years of delays

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Urban Regeneration Project under the City of Colombo has officially restarted construction of the Torrington apartment complex, which consists of 115 housing units. The proje... Read More


Hungarian couple weds in traditional Sri Lankan ceremony in Kalpitiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The scenic Kudawa beach in Kalpitiya became the backdrop for a beautiful cultural union yesterday (28), as a Hungarian couple chose to exchange vows according to traditional Sri ... Read More


Social media restrictions for children under 12: Government outlines possible measures

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs says the government is prioritising the creation of a safe and child-friendly online environment, while clarifying that no immediate decis... Read More


Discussions underway on establishing a National Film School in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Preliminary discussions on establishing a National Film School in Sri Lanka were held recently (22) under the leadership of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs.... Read More


CSC's Ceylon Princess sets record with highest unloading in a single day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Ceylon Princess, one of the two ships owned by the Ceylon Shipping Corporation, has set a record by unloading 20,500 metric tonnes of coal at the Norochcholai Coal Plant in a... Read More


GMOA strike unjust with recent salary hike - Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa urged all doctors not to participate in the trade union action initiated by the Government Medical Offi... Read More


PSC probing 323 container release to meet weekly

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Select Committee of Parliament to look into and Report to Parliament on the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Port without undergoing mandatory physical inspection w... Read More


All Ditwah damaged religious sites will be restored - President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that all religious sites damaged by cyclone Ditwah will be rebuilt while fully preserving their historical and cultural significance. T... Read More


No losses to state from coal imports - Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the government has not incurred any losses from the importation of coal, stressing that all such consignments... Read More


Dry weather to continue with strong winds in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island. Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Eastern slopes of the central hills, Nor... Read More