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New theme park project approved

SriLanka, Jan. 27 -- A themed park intended to draw foreign tourists will occupy a 10-acre land plot adjacent to Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya. This development follows a recommendation by a special co... Read More


Strict action against drug dealers targeting schools

SriLanka, Jan. 27 -- Police are maintaining strict surveillance regarding the spread of narcotics among students, according to Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. W... Read More


New laws for child protection approved

SriLanka, Jan. 27 -- New regulations targeting child cybercrimes, a formal Child Rights Act, and legislation to prevent domestic violence will soon come into effect. Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nali... Read More


Sajith meets George Yeo

SriLanka, Jan. 27 -- Discussions on governance, economic transformation, and public policy reforms took place during a study tour in Singapore today (27). Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met former... Read More


Court of Appeal orders report on Jaffna air pollution mitigation

SriLanka, Jan. 27 -- The Court of Appeal has directed the Jaffna Municipal Council and the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) to submit a report detailing measures taken to mitigate air pollution i... Read More


Aswesuma to be credited tomorrow

SriLanka, Jan. 27 -- The Welfare Benefits Board announced that the January allowance for beneficiaries of both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Aswesuma program, along with the corresponding elderly allowan... Read More


Overwatch release date confirmed

SriLanka, Jan. 27 -- Blizzard Entertainment unveiled the schedule for its 2026 showcase, a multi-part series of developer-led livestreams that will deliver major announcements and updates across the c... Read More


Woman PC arrested over drug possession

SriLanka, Jan. 27 -- A female police officer attached to the Badulla Divisional Crimes Investigation Bureau was taken into custody for alleged involvement in heroin trafficking. The suspect was arres... Read More


Shiranthi unable to appear before FCID

SriLanka, Jan. 27 -- An appearance before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) scheduled for today (27) cannot be met due to personal reasons, according to a notification sent by the leg... Read More


Mahanayake Theras urge president to appoint AG

SriLanka, Jan. 27 -- The Mahanayake Theras of the Three Chapters addressed a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recommending that Dharmapala Gammanpila receive the appointment for the positi... Read More