Exclusive

Publication

Byline

TRANSPORT MINISTER ISSUES WARNING TO RAILWAY OFFICIALS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Minister of Transport and Highways, Bimal Rathnayake, has issued a stern warning to officials of the Railway Department, stating that those who fail to properly maintain and... Read More


SRI LANKA'S THIRD NANO-SATELLITE TO BE LAUNCHED INTO ORBIT TOMORROW

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Sri Lanka's third nano-satellite, created with the technical contribution of Sri Lankan engineers, is scheduled to be launched into orbit tomorrow (19). The satellite, named BI... Read More


CEB PROTEST CONTINUES AS PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON ELECTRICITY TARIFFS BEGINS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The sick-leave campaign launched by electricity employees against the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is continuing today (18). This is in parallel with an o... Read More


WEAPONS CACHE FOUND IN DECEASED LAWYER'S HOME

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Ratnapura Police have recovered a cache of locally manufactured weapons and ammunition from the home of a lawyer who died six days ago. The 71-year-old lawyer's house on Goluwa... Read More


CEB UNIONS TO DECIDE ON NEXT STEPS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Ceylon Electricity Board unions, who are currently on sick leave, is set to decide on their next steps today (18). This is according to the president of the Electricity Enginee... Read More


FORMER LOTTERY BOARD DIRECTOR THUSITHA HALLOLUWA GRANTED BAIL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former National Lotteries Board director Thusitha Halloluwa. He was in custody regarding the shooting of a veh... Read More


SRI LANKA RATIFIES LANDMARK UN CONVENTION ON HIGH SEAS BIODIVERSITY

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Sri Lanka has officially become a State Party to a landmark United Nations treaty, marking a significant step in its maritime governance. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Forei... Read More


PRESIDENT SAYS GOVERNMENT TO SURPASS REVENUE TARGETS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government is recording a higher revenue this year than was anticipated in the budget. The President made the statement while speaki... Read More


TWO NAVY OFFICERS ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED THEFT

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Peradeniya Police have arrested two navy officers on suspicion of stealing gold jewellery and property from a house in the Eriyagama area. The stolen items are valued at 469,00... Read More


SRI LANKA HAS ENTERED 'NEW ERA' SAYS CHINESE AMBASSADOR

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, says that Sri Lanka has entered a "new era" with the election of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The ambassador made the c... Read More