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CPC eyes fuel price relief

Srilanka, April 19 -- With tensions in the Middle East easing following the Iran-US ceasefire and the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices have fallen by 9-12 percent, paving the way ... Read More


CIABOC imposes travel ban on Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament

Srilanka, April 19 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has imposed a travel ban on suspended Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament Chaminda Kumara Kularatne... Read More


Minister Lal Kantha seeks damages from private TV channel

Srilanka, April 19 -- Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, Lal Kantha through his lawyer has sent a Letter of Demand (LoD) for Rs.10 billion to the Asia Broadcasting Corporation (A... Read More


Walk for Peace begins on Tuesday

Srilanka, April 19 -- The 2026 "Walk for Peace", a seven-day symbolic pilgrimage led by the Most Ven. Pannakara Thera, is scheduled to commence on Tuesday (21), drawing attention to the values of harm... Read More


Indian Vice President here today

Srilanka, April 19 -- Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan will begin a two-day landmark official visit to Sri Lanka today (19). This will be the first bilateral visit by a Vice President of In... Read More


Fiji International to boost Isipathana Rugby

SriLanka, April 12 -- Isipathana College unveiled their rugby sponsors for the 2026 Inter-Schools season during a felicitation ceremony held in Colombo. The event marked a key milestone in the 2026 r... Read More


Kuwait Airways to resume Colombo flights.

SriLanka, April 12 -- Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, will commence flight operations to Colombo from April 15, enhancing air connectivity between Kuwait and Sri Lanka. T... Read More


New cargo airline to be launched next month

SriLanka, April 12 -- WEAIR, a new entrant into Sri Lanka's aviation sector, is set to commence operations in May 2026, aiming to strengthen the country's air freight capacity and enhance regional con... Read More


Sweet traditions

SriLanka, April 12 -- Rasa kevili artisans prepare the traditional kavum (oil cakes) at Nilanthi Rasa Kevili in Madiwela, Kotte, to meet the increasing demand for sweetmeats ahead of the Sinhala and T... Read More


Sri Lanka's minor tanks to be rehabilitated

SriLanka, April 12 -- Sri Lanka has launched a US$1.33 million initiative to rehabilitate traditional minor tank systems in the North and the East, with support from the Government of Japan and the Fo... Read More