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Chief monks say they value global walk for peace

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala, Mahanayake Thera of the Malwatte Chapter said he appreciates the initiative taken by Ven. Pannakara Thera and the Maha Sangh... Read More


Sri Lanka pledges to accelerate agrifood systems transformation

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The urgent need to build sustainable and resilient agrifood systems to respond to growing challenges like climate change, market volatility and food security concerns was highli... Read More


Defence Secretary meets Haiti's PM, FM in New York

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha held discussions with Haiti's Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime and Foreign Affairs Minister Raina Forbin, duri... Read More


'Walk for Peace' arrives in Yakkala

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The "Ehi Passiko" Walk for Peace, led by Venerable Pannakara Thera and a group of monks visiting from the United States continued for its sixth day yesterday (26) from Tholangam... Read More


National Transport Action Plan to minimise road accidents - Minister

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake stated that measures will be taken to minimise road accidents in the country through the National Transport A... Read More


Chief Prelates condemn misuse of robe by imposters

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Most Venerable Mahanayake Theras of the three main Chapters (Nikayas) have issued a statement strongly condemning the anti-religious, anti-social and illegal acts committed ... Read More


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