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Fire erupts at technical institute in Colombo 07

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A fire has broken out in a building at the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) on Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07. The Fire Service Department confirmed that two fire trucks h... Read More


Puwakdandawe Sana and other suspects further remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- The suspect known as 'Puwakdandawe Sana' and the owner of the vessel allegedly used to bring the drugs ashore, who were arrested in connection with the seizure of 'ICE' and heroi... Read More


Sri Lanka committed to improving rights and well-being of women, says Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka is committed to improving the rights and well-being of women and girls, protecting their right to dignity and equality... Read More


Electricity tariff revision decision due tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is set to announce its final decision on the electricity tariff revision for the final quarter of this year tomorrow (14), ac... Read More


Government Cloud disruption temporarily halts several online public services

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Due to a disruption in the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC), several online services managed by various government organizations have been temporarily affected. These include the Bi... Read More


Train delays on coastal line after earth mound collapse

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Train services on the coastal line have been delayed after a mound of earth collapsed onto the railway tracks in the Magalkannda area of Beruwala. The Department of Railways ann... Read More


Sri Lanka to host World Marketing Forum for the first time

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- The prestigious World Marketing Forum (WMF) will be held in Sri Lanka for the first time, a landmark occasion that reinforces the nation's reputation as a hub for global conferen... Read More


WHO regional conference begins in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- The 78th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia is set to commence in Colombo today (13). Sri Lanka is hosting the three-day confe... Read More


A/L student dies, two injured after fall from waterfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- A 19-year-old student has died and two other students were seriously injured after falling from a waterfall in the Hunnasgiriya Estate in Alkaduwa, Matale. Kandenuwara Police ar... Read More


Plantation workers protest demanding reopening of Nanuoya-Radella short-cut for heavy vehicles

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- A group of plantation workers from a Estate in Nanuoya staged a protest this morning (13) on the Thalawakale-Nuwara Eliya Road at Radella, demanding the reopening of the Nanuoya ... Read More