Rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for rough seas and strong winds, urging the Naval and fishing communities to remain vigilant in this regard. According to the Met Department, showers are likely at several places in the sea…
Vietnam’s ROX Group says ready to make significant investments in SL
Senior representatives of Vietnam’s ROX Group, who are currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, have expressed their readiness to make significant investments in Sri Lanka, citing the nation’s current stability and favourable investment climate. The ROX Group delegation expressed…
Meegoda shooting : Suspect arrested with firearm & vehicle
The Sri Lanka Police have arrested a suspect, along with the firearm and vehicle used in the shooting in Meegoda yesterday, in which a former member of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha, Shantha Mudunkotuwa, was killed. According to the Police, soon…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Several spells of showers will occur in the North-western province. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm…
We have no intention of clinging to these positions indefinitely – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, with the beginning of the new political transformation, the youth movement in the country has transitioned from being a political pawn to a platform that cultivates competent leaders prepared to lead the nation’s future….
Nawla–Angampitiya Bridge set to Open to Public by end of 2025
Construction of the long-delayed Nawla–Angampitiya Bridge, halted midway due to the economic crisis and other factors, has resumed under the State Development & Construction Corporation (SD&CC) and is now in its final stages. The project is expected to be completed…
Sri Lanka begins AI camera project to cut long-distance bus accidents
A pilot project to reduce accidents involving long-distance buses was launched Tuesday with the participation of the private sector, introducing artificial intelligence (AI) camera systems to both state-run and private buses. Under the initiative, 40 AI cameras will be installed…
Veteran Journalist Daya Lankapura Appointed Chairman of RTI Commission
Senior journalist Daya Lankapura has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Right to Information (RTI) Commission. The appointment, made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and approved by the Constitutional Council, marks a significant recognition of his over…
20th anniversary of Lakshman Kadirgamar’s passing: FM recalls his global impact
Statement by Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, for the 20th anniversary of the passing of Lakshman Kadirgamar Twenty years have passed since Sri Lanka lost one of her finest sons — Hon….
Dambana Vedda Heritage Museum reopens after restoration
The centuries-old cultural heritage of Sri Lanka’s indigenous Vedda people has been given a new lease on life with the comprehensive reconstruction of the Vedda Heritage Museum in Dambana. According to the Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka,…