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Over 35,000kg of fish harvested from Udawalawe reservoir

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A fish harvest exceeding 35,000kg was obtained from the Udawalawe reservoir, according to the National Aquaculture Development Authority. The authority stated that this harvest w... Read More


Dinana Dakuna urges protection of Bribery Commission independence

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Authorities must safeguard the independence, dignity, and credibility of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, according to a letter sent to the Comm... Read More


Mediator in Kapila sureties case arrested

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Police arrested a 76-year-old man for allegedly acting as a mediator to coordinate two individuals who accepted money to stand as sureties for former SriLankan Airlines Chief Exec... Read More


Dengue risk rises amid ongoing rains

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Dengue could spread further because of the ongoing rainy conditions. The National Dengue Control Unit reported that 27,754 cases were identified across various regions of the isl... Read More


Amendments to Animals Act approved

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The Cabinet of Ministers gave the green light to publish a new bill in the Government Gazette that expands the legal definition of an animal within the Animals Act. This legislat... Read More


Meteorology warns of continued heavy rains

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The low-pressure area situated to the northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist, according to a statement from the Department of Meteorology. This system will likely move close... Read More


Vehicle used in Galle shooting found abandoned

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The red car used by suspects to flee after a fatal shooting at the Dickson Junction in Dangedara, Galle, this morning was discovered near a cemetery in the Dadalla area. Police s... Read More


Former Minister Piyankara leaves Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. He arrived at the commission to provide a statement regarding ongoing... Read More


Police warn of strict action against illegally modified vehicles

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Strict legal action will be taken against vehicles fitted with dangerous parts and various illegal modifications. Police observed through the analysis of recent road mishaps that... Read More


Mattala airport investment EOIs close 8 June, BOI to facilitate investors

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka will work closely with all stakeholders and prospective investors to facilitate new investment opportunities at the Mattala Rajapaksa Internat... Read More