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Cardinal Malcolm Meets Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

Srilanka, May 14 -- The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, has met with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV following the recent papal election. Cardinal Ranjith had a warm and ... Read More


Mahindananda Aluthgamage Seeks Anticipatory Bail

Srilanka, May 14 -- Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage filed a petition today (May 14) before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, seeking anticipatory bail to avoid arrest by the Bribery Commission.... Read More


Court Orders Medical Exam for Detained Suspect 'Harak Kata'

Srilanka, May 14 -- The Colombo High Court today (14) ordered the Tangalle Judicial Medical Officer-or a designated medical officer-to examine the health condition of Nandun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, a... Read More


Presidential Secretariat Launches National Sanitation Programme for Fuel Stations under "Clean Sri Lanka"

Srilanka, May 14 -- In a landmark move to promote public hygiene and accessibility, the Government today (14) launched a national-level initiative to install modern sanitation facilities at fuel stati... Read More


Foreign Minister Summons Canadian Envoy Over Tamil Genocide Monument

Srilanka, May 14 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, formally summoned the Canadian High Commissioner on Wednesday to lodge a protest over the recent approval and inauguration of a Tamil ... Read More


'Teacher Amma' Granted Bail in Assault Case"

Srilanka, May 14 -- Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as 'Teacher Amma,' was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate's Court today (14) over an alleged assault involving a young ... Read More


Father (53) of 3 found dead alongside estate road

Srilanka, May 13 -- Lindulla Police on Sunday (11), on receiving information from residents on Coombwood Estate, Talawakelle, that a body was lying on the steps alongside the road, rushed to the scene... Read More


Heat index likely to increase up to 'Caution' level

Srilanka, May 13 -- The heat index - the temperature felt on human body - is likely to increase up to 'Caution' level at some places in Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa and Moneragala districts today, ... Read More


Vesak Poya 2025

Srilanka, May 13 -- The entire Nation is enveloped in spiritual fervour as it celebrates yet another Vesak Poya Day marking the Birth, Enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha. Religious activitie... Read More


Envoy meets Amata Corporation CEO to explore investment opportunities

Srilanka, May 13 -- Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met Chief Executive Officer of Amata Corporation Public Company Limited, Vikrom Kromadit recently to explore avenues for m... Read More