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Sri Lanka opens first sperm bank (Video)

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Sri Lanka has established its first sperm bank at the Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo, offering hope to individuals and couples facing fertility challenges. The ser... Read More


Train driver investigated for refusing to operate without food parcel (Video)

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Railway Department has launched an investigation into a train driver who refused to operate a scheduled train from Kurunegala to Colombo Fort, claiming his food parcel was n... Read More


Police urge Maha Sangha to help curb crime

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The police have requested the Maha Sangha to intervene in preventing crimes, including murders, stating that such involvement before police action could contribute to building a... Read More


Gammanpila acquitted in misappropriation case

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Colombo High Court today acquitted former Minister Udaya Gammanpila and businessman Sidney Jayasinghe of charges of criminal misappropriation involving Rs. 21 million throug... Read More


Mervyn Silva further remanded

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Former minister Mervyn Silva and two other suspects have been further remanded until April 3 by the Mahara magistrate's court. The Criminal Investigation Department arrested Si... Read More


Former CJ Jayantha Jayasuriya to be appointed SL's Permanent Representative to UN

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Committee on High Posts has recommended the appointment of former Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, as Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New... Read More


CSE market sees modest gains with ASPI climbing and Rs.1.9bn turnover

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a moderate uplift today (24), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) closing at 15,912.61, up by 33.28 points (0.21%), and a turnover... Read More


Anuradhapura doctor case: Suspect remanded until 28th

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The main suspect in connection with the Anuradhapura doctor incident has been remanded in custody until the 28th of this month, as decided by the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court... Read More


RCB beat KKR by seven wickets

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru 177 for 3 (Kohli 59*, Salt 56, Patidar 34, Narine 1-27) beat Kolkata Knight Riders 174 for 8 (Rahane 56, Narine 44, Raghuvanshi 30, Krunal 3-29, Hazl... Read More


Nearly 150,000 tourists visit Sri Lanka in first 20 days of March

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Sri Lanka recorded 148,983 foreign tourist arrivals in the first 20 days of March, according to the Tourism Development Authority. This brings the total number of arrivals in t... Read More