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Police officers suspended after woman in their custody escapes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Three police officers, one woman police constable, and two police sergeants have been suspended in connection with an incident where a woman who was in custody in the Mt. Lavinia... Read More


Twice Upon A Lifetime

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A conversation with Ayathurai Santhan on his latest novel Twice Upon a Lifetime, will take place on February 25 from 4.30 p.m. to 6. 00 p.m. at the International Centre for Ethni... Read More


Death of Dr. H. A. Karunaratne

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- He leaves wife Kazuko and children Sunil, Thilani and Susanatha. Remains will life at the "Araliya" Jayarathne funeral Parlour, Colombo opposite the main entrance General Cemeter... Read More


Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A single nasal spray vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, as well as bacterial lung infections, and may even ease allergies, say US researchers. The team at... Read More


Royal College Group of 89 re-elects committee

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Royal College Group of 89 held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday (21). The following office-bearers and committee were re-elected unanimously for the year 2026/2027. Pr... Read More


Prime, Melwa acquire four acres in Port City for US$ 57.6 Mn

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Two Sri Lankan business powerhouses Prime and Melwa have tied-up to buy one of Port City Colombo's best marina front land parcels, spanning over four acres overlooking the Indian... Read More


Two killed in Wadduwa rail crossing train-cab crash

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Two men were killed when the cab they were travelling collided with a train plying along the coastal line at Payagala yesterday morning (22), police stated. Following the accide... Read More


US Pacific Fleet Commander, Deputy Minister discuss maritime security, disaster response capabilities

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen T. "Web" Koehler, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka from February 19 to 21, met Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd) Aru... Read More


Be cautious when using Colombo-Kadugannawa- Kandy Road - OIC

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Kadugannawa Police are appealing to drivers and the public to be careful when using the lower Kadugannawa area of the Colombo-Kadugannawa-Kandy Road, which has been restored ... Read More


SL culinary journey adds flavour to Shanghai festivity

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Consulate General of Sri Lanka, in association with the Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai, concluded the first Sri Lankan Food Festival held from February 9 to 13, on the sidelines ... Read More