Hilton Yala Resort Celebrates Sinhala & Tamil New Year with “Avurudu in the Wild”
Hilton Yala Resort marked the Sinhala & Tamil New Year with a vibrant and culturally immersive celebration through “Avurudu in the Wild,” bringing together guests, team members, and families for a memorable festive experience set against the breathtaking wilderness of…
The True Essence of Thai Cuisine at Thai Rasa
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Showcasing the refined essence of Thai cuisine, Thai Rasa at NH Collection Colombo presents an authentic and contemporary dining experience inspired by the true flavours of Thailand. Thoughtfully curated for discerning diners, Thai Rasa offers a…
Special traffic plan in place around Kochchikade Church on Tuesday
Police will implement a special traffic plan in the Kochchikade area on Tuesday (21) in view of a religious service at St. Anthony’s Shrine marking the seventh anniversary of the Easter Sunday attack. Traffic restrictions will be imposed on roads…
Japan issues megaquake alert after 7.7 tremor, tsunami advisories lifted
Japan has issued an alert for a potential megaquake following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck the country’s north, while earlier tsunami advisories have been lifted. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that residents in seven prefectures should remain on alert…
Nine arrested over assault on woman following viral video
Nine suspects have been arrested over the assault of a woman in Gokarella, following the circulation of a video of the incident on social media. The incident occurred in the Medalanda area on the 16th, where a group of individuals…
State banks report record 2025 results in meeting with President
Three state-owned banks, People’s Bank, Bank of Ceylon and National Savings Bank, reported their strongest financial performances for 2025 as their annual reports were presented to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday (20), at the Presidential Secretariat. Chairman of People’s…
Low-floor bus service for priority passengers to begin tomorrow
The low-floor priority bus service for persons with disabilities will be launched from Tuesday (21) from the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development said. The project, implemented under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, has…
Excise department posts Rs. 70.4 billion revenue in Q1 2026, exceeds target
The Excise Department of Sri Lanka said it posted record revenue in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding its target for the period. The department said the Excise revenue reached Rs. 70.4 billion by March 31st, surpassing the target of…
Dasun Shanaka banned for one year from Pakistan Super League
Dasun Shanaka has received a one-year ban from participating in the Pakistan Super League following a review of his contract breach with the league and the Lahore Qalandars franchise, which had signed the Sri Lanka all-rounder for PKR 75 lakh…
Prof. O.G. Dayarathna Banda assumes duties as new NIE Director General
Senior Professor O. G. Dayarathna Banda assumed duties as the new Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE) on Monday (20). He becomes the 15th Director General of the institute based in Maharagama. Prior to this appointment, he…