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Rasika Peiris assumes office as New Elections Commissioner General

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The Election Commission announced that Rasika Peiris has officially assumed duties as the new Elections Commissioner General. He takes over the position following the retirement... Read More


Dr. Harischandra Wijayathunga Passes Away at 94

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Dr. Wijayatunga Mudalige Harischandra Wijayatunga, a distinguished scholar, lexicographer, author, translator, teacher, lawyer, and politician, has passed away at the age of 94. ... Read More


Thusitha Halloluwa surrenders to Court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Former Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, has appeared in court to surrender following the issuance of an arrest warrant. The warrant, issued yesterda... Read More


PM Harini stresses need for responsible and accurate journalism

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that in the digital and social media platform, some individuals publicize false information for personal gain, so creating profession... Read More


Sri Lankan worker killed in Israel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- A 38-year-old Sri Lankan worker from Galle has died in Israel, two months after arriving for construction work. Israeli authorities have identified the death as a murder, allege... Read More


Suwaseriya Set for Tech Upgrade with 500 Ambulances

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday (13) inspected a special training program designed to enhance the skills of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) att... Read More


Youth killed in private bus collision

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- A 20-year-old motorcyclist who sustained critical injuries in an accident in the Dahaka Kanuwa area along the Horowpothana-Trincomalee road yesterday (13) has died, Morawewa Poli... Read More


Inappropriate language in Parliament: Speaker warns MPs to maintain decorum

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today called on Members of Parliament to avoid personal attacks, improper forms of address, and baseless allegations during sessions. He emphasiz... Read More


SriLankan Airlines introduces self check in at Katunayake Airport

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- SriLankan Airlines' Airport and Ground Services, the sole ground handling provider at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, has introduced self-check-in facilities fo... Read More


Sri Lanka, Latvia sign agreement on transfer of sentenced persons

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Deepening bilateral cooperation between Sri Lanka and Latvia in the field of consular and legal affairs, the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons between the two countr... Read More