Nelumwewa hot springs in Polonnaruwa to be developed under Clean Sri Lanka
A development project has been proposed to improve the area surrounding the Nelumwewa hot springs in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa, with the goal of promoting it as a tourist destination. A discussion on the proposed development under the “Clean Sri Lanka” project…
Iran warns of “everlasting consequences” following US strikes on nuclear sites
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, strongly condemned the United States’ airstrikes on its nuclear installations earlier today, describing them as a “grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT.” He denounced the attacks as “outrageous” and…
Parliament reduces Meal Charges for Staff following internal requests
The Parliament House Committee, chaired by Speaker has decided to revise the meal charges levied on parliamentary staff following requests made by the staff. The revision was finalized during the committee meeting held yesterday (20) at Parliament. According to the…
President’s Fund honouring A/L top achievers: First event in Kilinochchi tomorrow
A programme to recognise high-achieving students who excelled in the recent 2023/2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination at district level has been launched by the President’s Fund. The inaugural ceremony will take place tomorrow (22) in Kilinochchi, under the patronage…
Bus topples in Badulla : 3 deaths and over 20 injured
3 persons were killed and 27 others were hospitalized following a bus accident in the Dunhinda area of Badulla on Saturday, health and police officials said. The injured were admitted to the Badulla Hospital, where they are receiving treatment, Hospital…
Bribery Commission calls for more information in probe against Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has called on patients and other individuals to come forward with information regarding neurosurgical procedures conducted under the supervision of Specialist Neurosurgeon Dr. Maheshi Surasinghe Wijeratne at the Sri Jayewardenepura General…
Sarasaviya Film Awards Festival – 2025 film screenings
The “Sarasaviya Film Awards Festival – 2025” organized by the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House) will be held for the 36th time on Tuesday, June 24 at the BMICH. The screening of three acclaimed films on three days…