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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on official visit to the UAE

India, Sept. 3 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 2 to 3. During his visit, Minister H... Read More


Singer Priyankara Perera passes away

India, Sept. 3 -- Popular singer Priyankara Perera, 64, passed away yesterday. He had been suffering from an illness for a brief period of time and was receiving treatment in the Colombo National Hos... Read More


Minister lauds philanthropist's funding of oncology unit

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government is working to provide quality health services to the people and there are many opportunities in our health system where donors can contribute and this is one such oppo... Read More


Atlas Angel II disaster response exercise to be held till Friday

India, Sept. 3 -- The United States and Sri Lanka will conduct exercise Atlas Angel II from August 31 to September 4, bringing together U.S. and Sri Lankan military personnel and subject-matter expert... Read More


Sri Lanka launches National Food Safety Policy with support from FAO and EU

India, Sept. 3 -- Sri Lanka launched its first National Food Safety Policy which will provide a comprehensive framework to safeguard public health, strengthen food systems, and support economic growth... Read More


Parliament to debate Bill to scrap office of Chief of Defence Staff

India, Sept. 3 -- The Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill was recently considered by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection. The Bill has been introduced to rep... Read More


PM brings SL's ancient wisdom on sustainable food systems to global stage

India, Sept. 3 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Global Conscious Food Systems Summit 2026, held at Dungkar Dzong, Bhutan on Tuesday (1). She addr... Read More


No uncertainty over Sri Lanka's ability to repay debt - Minister

India, Sept. 3 -- Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr.Anil Jayantha Fernando stated that there is no uncertainty or concern over Sri Lanka's ability to repay its debt, as total... Read More


22A can be passed without referendum - AG

India, Sept. 3 -- The Attorney General and several intervenient petitioners yesterday told the Supreme Court that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution could be enacted with a two-thirds maj... Read More


'Moda Tharindu' Draws Packed Crowds at Prime Sarasaviya Film Festival

India, Sept. 3 -- The celebrations leading up to the 37th Prime Sarasaviya Film Awards came alive yesterday (02), as 'Moda Tharindu' drew a packed audience at the Majestic Cineplex in Colombo.City & L... Read More