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Navy seizes Indian trawler for illegal fishing in SL waters

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Navy seized an Indian fishing trawler along with nine Indian fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters off the Urumalei Point, Talaimannar, on the night ... Read More


Yakawewata Nandikadal bridges divides while touring country

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) is championing genuine reconciliation and memorialisation under the current administration, providing vital space for citi... Read More


'DivorceEcare' launches to provide support during relationship breakdown

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- A dedicated online website platform DivorceEcare (https://divorceecare.lk), was officially launched to offer empathy, support, and vital information to individuals navigating rel... Read More


Hatton Wigton residents cry out for new bridge

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Estate workers travelling from Hatton to Wigton Estate via Ruwanpura are facing severe hardship after a section of a concrete bridge located two kilometres short of the destinati... Read More


CoPF focuses on Security Sticker System for Liquor bottles

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Committee on Public Finance stressed the need to make the Security Sticker System used on liquor bottles more efficient and cost-effective. The Committee on Public Finance, ... Read More


Vocational education must be recognised as an equal pathway in education - PM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that vocational and technical education must be recognised as an equally valuable and respected pathway within Sri Lanka's nation... Read More


GCE A/Level Education Ministry probes question paper mix up

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Education Ministry has launched an inquiry after discovering six packets of the G.C.E. Advanced Level Physics I exam paper scheduled for today mixed inside question paper con... Read More


El Nino impact likely to continue until April 2027 - Met Dept

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The El Nino phenomenon currently developing over the island is likely to strengthen into a strong phase by November, December and January, with its effects expected to continue u... Read More


Police to come down hard on motorcyclists on drugs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- DIG in charge of the Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera said that traffic officers have been instructed to take strict legal action against motorcycles that hav... Read More


'No water tariff hike this year'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Housing, Construction, and Water Supply Minister Dr. Susil Ranasinghe said that water tariffs will not increase this year. The Minister added that a review of water tariffs is s... Read More