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Defence Secretary discusses on troops deployment for UN operations with UN Assistant Secretary-General

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha met Assistant Secretary-General responsible for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific at the ... Read More


Kandy National Hospital receives two machines worth Rs. 600 Mn

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Two high-tech machines provided to the Kandy National Hospital at a cost of Rs.600 million as part of the planned programme implemented by the Ministry of Health and Mass Media ... Read More


Motives of those claiming media suppression clear: Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that the motives behind those accusing the Government of suppressing the media could be easily revealed if one investigated the individu... Read More


SLCS 'Op-Shop' extends free services to cancer patients

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Sri Lanka Cancer Society (SLCS) appeals to the general public to make donations to its 'Op Shop' (Opportunity Shop) charity service which assists needy cancer patients in th... Read More


Pump attendant assaulted for refusing fuel

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- A complaint has been lodged at the Kesbewa Police about a motorist assaulting a fuel pump attendant at a fuel station on the Kesbewa- Maharagama Road. According to Police, the ... Read More


Vidya Shanthi Pirivena to hold Bak Maha Perahera tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Piliyandala Vidya Shanthi Pirivena or Punchi Kirivehera Bak Maha Perahera, a cultural festival that combines cultural heritage and religious blessings, will be held for the ... Read More


Singapore exhibits photographs of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- A photographic exhibition titled 'Sri Lanka In Focus, Ceylon Unveiled'was held from April 16 to 22 at The Art Space SGgallery, Singapore. The event was organised by the Photo-Ar... Read More


French Parliamentary delegation meets Speaker to enhance bilateral ties

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- A delegation led by the France - Sri Lanka Parliamentary Group in the French Senate met with Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at Parliament recently, reaffirming the long-standi... Read More


Two cases of Measles reported in Colombo District

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Health Ministry has reported two cases of Measles in the Colombo District. The cases come after Sri Lanka was declared measles-free by the World Health Organization in 2019.... Read More


Over 195 unauthorised constructions around Akurana town - UDA

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- A survey by the Urban Development Authority has confirmed that there are 198 unauthorised constructions within a distance of 2.2 kilometers around Akurana town on the Kandy-Jaff... Read More