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Investors called to submit EOIs for Mattala Airport

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Ports and Civil Aviation Ministry on behalf of Airport and Aviation Services has invited proposals from prospective investors for investments to utilize resources of Mattala... Read More


Showers and thundershowers expected islandwide after 1 pm today

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today (April 27). Morning showers are also likely in parts... Read More


Four railway staff removed from operational duties over 'Sagarika' train derailment

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that the "Sagarika" train, which derailed earlier this week, will resume normal operations from today (27).Sri Lanka Tourism Sup... Read More


Sagarika derailment disrupts services on coastal line

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Sagarika Express train operating from Beliatta to Maradana derailed yesterday morning between North Kalutara and Wadduwa Railway Stations, blocking both tracks and causing s... Read More


Funds released without verifying account - Minister

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said that a failure to properly verify the intended recipient may have led to US$ 2... Read More


Tree House awards ceremony

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Tree House International, an international school dedicated to students with special needs will hold an awards ceremony for trainees in behavioural therapy at 9.45 am at Kin... Read More


Police officers donate over Rs. 9.6 Mn to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Police Department officers donated Rs. 9,687,462, raised from their day's salary to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established to support the recovery of communities affec... Read More


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