The Department of Meteorology states that an intense heat condition could be experienced in most areas of the North-Eastern, Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern province, and the Mannar and Monaragala districts. The Department states that...
According to the Department of Meteorology, the temperature in many parts of the island has risen by about 2 to 3 °C than normal. During the last 24 hours, the highest temperature on the island...
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director General (DG) Vajira Wijegunawardane has been removed from the post with immediate effect. Treasury Secretary S.R. Attygalle confirmed he moved yesterday and said the decision to remove Wijegunawardane...
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, urged the Sri Lankan Government to preserve and build upon the gains which have been made over the last few years. “I regret that the new...
The luxury bus service introduced by the Sri Lanka Transport Board along the Southern Expressway from Colombo to Hambantota commenced operations today. Accordingly, the bus service will operate from Colombo to Hambantota, Colombo to Tangalle and...
The import of large stocks of fish have posed problems to local fishermen. Over the last few days, these stocks of fish have been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour. The government has permitted...
A daughter-in-law of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has bought over shares of a company known as ‘Media Factory (Pvt) Limited’ which engages in media scheduling, reliable sources revealed to us!. Kapila Vidanagamage functions as...
The US has not imposed any additional restrictions on security assistance or military engagement in Sri Lanka, the Embassy of the United States of America in Colombo said expressing their stance on the public...
Residents of Udawalawe are calling on authorities to construct a drain instead of fences to prevent wild elephants from entering the Colombo – Monaragala main road. Residents claim that wild elephants enter the road...
Sri Lanka is well recognized as a leader in gender-equal education in the developing world; World Bank statistics show that primary and secondary school enrollments and completion rates are similar for girls and boys,...
