Exclusive

Publication

Byline

59 Sri Lankans in Russian military confirmed dead

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament today that 59 Sri Lankans recruited into the Russian military have died as of January 20. Responding to a question by MP S. Sridha... Read More


Small and medium-sized businessmen protest at Presidential Secretariat

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A group of small and medium-sized businessmen are currently protesting in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding adequate relief for their sector. According to correspo... Read More


Man shot dead near Reggie Ranatunga Vidyalaya in Minuwangoda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A 35-year-old man was shot dead near Reggie Ranatunga Vidyalaya in Minuwangoda by two individuals on a motorcycle, police said. Published by HT Digital Content Services with perm... Read More


Sri Lanka launches 'GovPay' and key digital initiatives

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Taking a significant step towards transforming the country into a digital society, three new digital initiatives was introduced (07) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patr... Read More


Government to purchase paddy from farmers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Paddy Marketing Board has announced that it will open its warehouses today to begin purchasing paddy from farmers during this Maha season at the guaranteed prices set by the g... Read More


Fire breaks out at partially constructed Krrish building in Colombo Fort

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A fire has erupted at the partially constructed "Krrish" building in Colombo Fort. The Fire Brigade confirmed that three fire-fighting vehicles were dispatched to the scene to con... Read More


Dimuth Karunaratne speaks on life after cricket

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Former Sri Lanka Test captain, Dimuth Karunaratne, has officially announced his retirement from international cricket after an illustrious 14-year career. Speaking at a press conf... Read More


Police investigate murder of woman found strangled and set on fire

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Ragama Police have confirmed that a woman was found strangled and set on fire in her home in the Talagolla area of the Ragama Police Division yesterday evening, February 5th. The... Read More


Fire breaks out on Hanthana Reserve's western slopes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A fire has erupted on the western slopes of the Hanthana Reserve, reportedly set by a group of individuals in the area. According to reports, such fires are often linked to activ... Read More


Showers expected in several areas - fair weather in most areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Except for a few showers in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Ampara, Matale and Badulla districts in the evening or night, mainly fair weather will prevail over the island. ... Read More