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OVER 10,000 ARMY PERSONNEL PROMOTED ON WAR HEROES' DAY

Srilanka, May 19 -- In celebration of the 16th War Heroes Day, the Sri Lanka Army has promoted 10,093 personnel with effect from today. According to the Army Headquarters, 225 commissioned officers w... Read More


A/L VOCATIONAL STREAM OPEN TO ALL O/L STUDENTS

Srilanka, May 19 -- The Ministry of Education is calling for applications for the Advanced Level (A/L) Vocational Stream. Applications are now being accepted from students into Grade 12 under t... Read More


NATION MARKS 16TH ANNIVERSARY OF VICTORY OVER LTTE TERRORISTS

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Today (18) marks the 16th anniversary of Sri Lanka's triumph over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which plagued the nation for three decades.The Patriotic National Fr... Read More


SOUTHWEST MONSOON GRADUALLY ESTABLISHING; SHOWERS EXPECTED TODAY

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Meteorology Department reports that the southwest monsoon conditions are gradually establishing across the island. As a result, Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, Northern... Read More


DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTERS ON ALERT AMIDST HEAVY RAINS

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- In response to the prevailing heavy rainfall due to the southwest monsoon, all district Disaster Management Centres are preparing to handle any potential emergencies. Disaster Ma... Read More


TORNADOES KILL DOZENS, INJURE MANY ACROSS US STATES

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- At least 25 people have died and dozens more are injured after powerful tornadoes ripped through parts of Kentucky and Missouri. Officials in Kentucky reported 18 fatalities, whi... Read More


COMMEMORATIONS HELD ACROSS SRI LANKA FOR WAR VICTIMS

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Several commemorative events were organised across the island today in memory of those who died and went missing in the war. In Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, a commemoration ceremon... Read More


ISIPATHANA RETAINS PRESIDENT'S TROPHY

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Isipathana College retained the President's Trophy today (18), following a closely fought contest with Trinity College. They won 12-9 in a battle of attrition at the Royal Comple... Read More


TWO ARRESTED IN KOTAHENA SHOOTING INCIDENT

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Two suspects have been apprehended in connection with the shooting that occurred on Sumithra Mawatha in the Kotahena police division on the night of May 16, which resulted in seri... Read More


FORMER NLB DIRECTOR TARGETED BY SHOOTERS

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Former National Lottery Board Executive Director Thusitha Halloluwa, who recently made controversial statements regarding the President, was the target of a shooting and assault l... Read More