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Special Committee appointed to update Prison Regulations meets for the first time

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The special committee appointed to update prison regulations and standing orders has convened for its inaugural meeting. The President's Media Division stated that Minister of J... Read More


Special photographic unit established to identify vehicles emitting excessive smoke

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Vehicle Emission Testing Programme of the Department of Motor Traffic has established a special photographic unit to identify vehicles emitting excessive smoke on public road... Read More


Sri Lanka and China to mark diplomatic and economic milestones in 2027

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath has held discussions with Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang on strengthening bilateral cooperat... Read More


Sri Lanka condemns attacks on civilian airports in Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has strongly condemned recent attacks targeting civilian airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in loss of life and injuries. In an ... Read More


Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa says he always stands to protect and safeguard the Sambuddha Sasana

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that former President Ranasinghe Premadasa gave a special place to the Sambuddha Sasana by initiating and implementing the Ministry of B... Read More


Sri Lanka Army marks 77th Anniversary with grand celebrations at Panagoda

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Sri Lanka Army celebrated its 77th anniversary today (10) with a grand and dignified ceremony at the Panagoda Army Cantonment, honouring 77 years of steadfast commitment, ser... Read More


Amnesty urges Saudi Arabia to overturn death sentence against Sri Lankan worker

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Amnesty International has urged Saudi Arabia to overturn the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan migrant worker Anojan Sivarasa, 24, over a social media post deemed insulting to... Read More


President to address NPP rallies in Kurunegala tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Two public rallies of the "Ape Aanduwa" rally series organised by the National People's Power (NPP) will be held tomorrow (11) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissa... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes Indian Supreme Court observations on Kachchatheevu and Maritime Boundary

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar has welcomed observations made by the Supreme Court of India regarding Kachchatheevu island and the interna... Read More


Former state bank chief cashier sentenced to 15 years' rigorous imprisonment over fraud

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Homagama High Court Judge, Krishanthi Amaratunga, has sentenced a former chief cashier of a state bank branch in Kaduwela to 35 years of rigorous imprisonment, to be served co... Read More