Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The first group of 325 pilgrims departed from Katunayake airport for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last night to mark the beginning of the 2026 Hajj season. A ceremony took place at the a... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Buddhist monks travelling abroad must soon obtain recommendations from their chief incumbents, regional heads and the Chief Prelates of their respective chapters. Deputy Minister ... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Scattered showers or thundershowers may occur after 1:00 p.m. today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa, Galle, and Mat... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Registration of Dansal organised for the Vesak festival will commence the day after tomorrow, according to the Association of Public Health Inspectors. General Secretary of the as... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Police arrested 22 youths along with their motorcycles for performing reckless stunts near a private university on Chandrika Kumaratunga Mawatha in Malabe. Kaduwela Police carried... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Fertiliser prices are likely to increase in the future as the amount paid for upcoming stocks exceeds previous rates. Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne made these remarks yesterda... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that although gas and other fuel resources exist in Sri Lanka, various external influences have created a situation where they cannot be pro... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The final rites of the late Ministry of Finance Assistant Director, Ranga Nishantha, take place this afternoon at the Pahala Weerambuwa public cemetery in Kuliyapitiya. His remain... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A person standing on the road died after a Sri Lanka Transport Board bus belonging to the Nikaweratiya depot collided with a small lorry and a motorcycle on the Hettipola-Panduwasn... Read More
Sri Lanka, May 2 -- 23 suspects in Buddhist robes arrested over smuggling Kush and Hashish valued at over Rs. 110 million remain in custody until May 12. Acting Additional Magistrate Subhani Abeyseke... Read More