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Dimal Arandara appointed Chairman of SriLankan, CEO to be appointed soon

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The government has appointed A. K. D. D. Dimal Arandara as the new Chairman of SriLankan Airlines with effect from yesterday, further strengthening the airline's leadership durin... Read More


Court order on Sallay's psychiatric panel referral due today

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The court is scheduled to deliver its order today (10) on a request made by the Attorney General seeking directions for former State Intelligence Service Chief Suresh Sallay to b... Read More


Railway Guards' token strike called off after talks

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The token strike planned by the Railway Guards' Union has been withdrawn following discussions held between union representatives and the private secretary to the Deputy Minister... Read More


Heavy rain expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The Department of Meteorology informed that intermittent rain or thundershowers may occur today (10) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western Provinces, as well as in the ... Read More


New salary structure and promotion process introduced for principals

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- A new circular revising the salary structure and promotion process for officers of the Sri Lanka Principals' Service is issued by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and ... Read More


Tamil comedy actor Yogi Babu arrives in Sri Lanka for film shoot

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- Popular Tamil comedy actor Yogi Babu arrived in Sri Lanka for the shooting of a new film. The actor, known for his roles in numerous Tamil blockbusters, was seen in the country ... Read More


Pilot demerit points system for motorists to launch in September

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- A pilot demerit points system for motorists will launch in September as part of efforts to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities. Transport, Highways and Urb... Read More


No room for activities promoting LTTE in country, says Ananda Wijepala

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- Activities that promote the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam will not be allowed by the Government, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parlia... Read More


Brampton mayor condemns arrest of Tamil artist under PTA

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- The arrest of 24-year-old Tamil hip hop artist Sangeethsan Ganeskumar under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act undermines democratic values and represents a flagrant violati... Read More


3 injured in Thalawathugoda fire die in hospital

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Police say that the three individuals who were injured in a fire at a restaurant in Thalawathugoda have died while receiving treatment at hospital. The Fire and Disaster Manageme... Read More