Sri Lanka highlights homestay tourism in talks with Singapore
A Sri Lankan delegation led by Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj, engaged in a discussion with the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore, Christopher de Souza, focused on expanding cooperation between Sri Lanka and Singapore…
Sri Lanka pledges stronger action on women’s rights at Beijing Summit
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka reaffirms its commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls, and to translating principles into practical action for equality and dignity. “Nearly thirty years after the 1995 World Conference on…
Online Govt Services Disrupted Due to Lanka Government Cloud Issue
Several government online services hosted on the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) have been temporarily disrupted due to a technical issue, the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) said Monday. The affected systems include the Birth, Marriage and Death (BMD) Certificate…
WHO Regional Health Summit Kicks Off in Colombo with Sri Lanka as Chair
The 78th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia commenced in Colombo today (13), with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, being elected as chairman. He will serve in this capacity for a…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 16 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-central, Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as in the districts of Matara, Hambantota, Gampaha, Mannar, and Vavuniya today. According to the advisory, effective until…
Hamas releases first batch of Israeli captives under ceasefire deal
Hamas has released seven Israeli captives into the custody of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as the hotly anticipated first phase of a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza unfolds. Cheers broke out in Israel,…
Watch : Grand welcome for Police officer granted bail
The Police Constable, who was remanded over allegedly assaulting a lawyer within the Mount Lavinia court premises, received a grand welcome after being granted bail over the incident today. The Police Constable was released on two sureties of Rs. 200,000…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13 Oct), compared to last Friday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 299.45 to…
56-year-old man dies in toilet pit explosion
A 56-year-old man has died after a toilet pit exploded at his residence in Pilana, Nagashandiya, within the Habaraduwa Police Division. Police said the incident occurred last evening (12) when the victim reportedly attempted to extract gas from the pit…
19 yr old boy dies after falling off Matale waterfall
A 19-year-old youth has died after falling off the Nalagana Ella Falls in Kandenuwara, Matale, last evening. According to the Police, two others had sustained injuries and had been admitted to the Matale Hospital. The incident had occurred when four…