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NPP challenges rejection of nomination papers for LG Polls

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- The National People's Power (NPP) has taken legal action by filing three separate writ petitions, challenging the rejection of their nomination papers for the upcoming Local Aut... Read More


Afternoon Showers and Thundershowers Expected in Several Provinces

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and Uva provinces and in Kurunegala district after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy sho... Read More


More than 140 in Myanmar and Thailand after huge earthquake

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- Some 144 people have died and 732 have so far been injured in Myanmar, following the earthquake that struck the centre of the country earlier. The BBC Burmese team say these fi... Read More


Patidar, bowlers lead RCB to first win over CSK in Chennai since 2008

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their Chennai jinx in style, beating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) there got the first time since the first IPL - by a whopping 50 runs, CSK'... Read More


Sri Lanka Faces Health Crisis: 83% of Deaths Linked to Non-Communicable Diseases

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- The Ministry of Health reports that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 83% of total deaths in Sri Lanka, with high blood pressure being a major concern among the elder... Read More


Showers expected after 2.00 PM today

Srilanka, March 28 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers ab... Read More


Twenty Seven Arrested for Defying Court Ban During Health Ministry Protest

Srilanka, March 28 -- Maradana Police arrested 27 individuals last night (27) for protesting in front of the Ministry of Health in violation of a court order. The demonstration was organized by the F... Read More


Programme to Establish New Restaurants for Affordable and Nutritious Meals

Srilanka, March 28 -- The government to launch a nationwide initiative aimed at establishing new restaurants, guaranteeing food security and providing the public access to nutritious and sufficient me... Read More


Special Holiday Train Services Start Today

Srilanka, March 28 -- Special train services will be in operation from today (28) to accommodate travelers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations and the Sri Pada pilgrimage season, the De... Read More


India confirms PM Modi's Visit to Sri Lanka from April 4

Srilanka, March 28 -- India has officially confirmed the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, as announced by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. During his visi... Read More