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Lorry without brakes runs over 61-year-old man

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Ingiriya Police said that a person was killed on the Saturday (27) after being hit by a firewood-laden lorry driving on the Ingiriya-Domabagaskanda road, which then overturne... Read More


Bodies of individuals from capsized boat recovered

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The bodies of two individuals who went missing after their boat capsized while rowing in the Loggalla Oya reservoir on June 28 were found floating in the water and were recovered... Read More


Customs seize cigarettes worth Rs. 4.2 Mn

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- A stock of foreign cigarettes valued at Rs. 4.2 million which was brought into the country illegally by a foreign national will be confiscated by Sri Lanka Customs. The decision... Read More


Youth held captive in Ethiopia to return

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is making arrangements to bring back to Sri Lanka the three northern youths who were detained in Ethiopia by Human traffickers, Ministry of Foreig... Read More


Children should not be discouraged about their results -Prof. Chandradasa

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Consultant Adolescent Psychiatric Professor Miyuru Chandradasa highlighted the mental stress on students and said parents should not discourage their children for not obtaining s... Read More


More drinking water for Mahara prisoners and officers

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- A drinking water project to meet the water requirements of inmates at the Mahara Prison was inaugurated on Sunday. The project will fulfill the water needs of 4,600 inmates and ... Read More


Batticaloa shrimp farmers affected by Ditwah get millions in assistance

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar distributed financial assistance of Rs. 9.55 million to 30 shrimp farmers in Batticaloa District who were ... Read More


Govt committed to ensure quality healthcare

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar, together with Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa paid an inspection visit to the Tellip... Read More


National development by strengthening national identity, values, and cultural bonds - PM

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said true national development is achieved not merely through the advancement of physical infrastructure and material resources, but by fost... Read More


25th World Council of the Girls' Friendly Society (GFS)

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The 25th World Council of the Girls' Friendly Society (GFS) will be held in Colombo from July 1-9 at the Ramada by Wyndham, Galle Face. Over 100 delegates from 24 countries are ... Read More