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Pulathisi Intercity and Ella Odyssey trains resume service

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced the resumption of the Pulathisi Intercity Train and the Ella Odyssey Tourist Train.Sri Lanka Employment The Pulathisi Intercity Tr... Read More


Five dead after consuming suspected illicit substance

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- At least five people have died after allegedly consuming an illicit alcoholic beverage in the Wennappuwa-Marawila area, police reported. Authorities discovered the bodies of thre... Read More


Energy Minister assures significant 30% reduction in electricity tariffs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Minister of Energy Engineer Kumara Jayakody has reaffirmed that the government will fulfill its commitment to lower electricity tariffs. Speaking in Parliament today (06), Minist... Read More


Sri Lanka's first modern Hospital Kitchen inaugurated at Apeksha Hospital

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Sri Lanka's first modern kitchen at a government hospital inaugurated today (06) at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.Sri Lanka Employment The ceremony was attended by the Minister of ... Read More


MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake new National Organiser of the SLFP

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was appointed as the new National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, assumed duties at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party headquar... Read More


United Opposition needed to challenge Govt -- Gammanpila

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila said their ultimate goal is to unite all Opposition parties and build the strongest possible, well-organised movement to challenge t... Read More


Amendments to National Environment Act in 25 years - Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi stated that Sri Lanka's National Environmental Act is set to undergo amendments for the first time in 25 years. Sri Lanka Employment ... Read More


Unprecedented US$ 7 Bn in Foreign Remittances in 2025 - Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath stated that more than US$ 7 billion had been generated through Foreign Remittances in 2025. The Ministe... Read More


Development goals must be achieved via effective management despite limited funds - President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that, within the prevailing financial constraints, budgetary allocations for 2026 have been made by identifying National priorities and emp... Read More


Bridging the gap

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The Sri Lankan and Indian Armies engaged in a joint effort to construct a bridge at Belihuloya as part of ongoing disaster relief efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. Published by H... Read More