SOC on Health, Media and Women’s Empowerment on Medicine shortages
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Women’s Empowerment inquired into the medicine shortage and related matters at the Committee meeting held recently Wednesday (23), under the Chairmanship of Member of Parliament (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe. Officials from the Ministry…
Statement to the media by H.E. the President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake during his State Visit to the Maldives
His Excellency President Mohamed MuizzuHonourable MinistersExcellenciesLadies and GentlemenFriends from the media Ayubowan, Assalamu Alaikum, Good Afternoon! It is indeed a pleasure to be in Malé on my first State Visit, which symbolizes the close bilateral ties and existing cordial partnership…
Twin meteor showers to light up skies
Sky watchers can look forward to a spectacular display featuring not one, but two meteor showers peaking simultaneously tonight, extending into the early hours of tomorrow. According to the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha…
SriLankan Airlines named ‘Best Airline for South Asia’
SriLankan Airlines has been named the ‘Best Airline for South Asia’ at the recently held International Tourism Conclave and Travel Awards in New Delhi, India, cementing its position at the pinnacle of the region’s aviation landscape. According to the Airline,…
Police provide updates on two high-profile arrests
Sri Lanka Police says former high-ranking state officials, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne and former SDIG Priyantha Jayakody, were arrested based on separate investigations conducted by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). The Police said…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29 July), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have increased from Rs….
Duminda released from Gold-Plated T56 Firearm Case
Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been released from the case related to the discovery of a gold-plated T56 firearm, following a decision by the Mt. Lavinia Magistrate’s Court citing lack of evidence. He was granted bail last week after spending…
Thailand Eyes Halal Economy to Boost Trade
Former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivers keynote address at Mega Halal Bangkok 2025 Thailand has recognized the potential of the rapidly growing global Halal market and is eager to integrate its economy into this sector. The forum aimed to capitalize…
Govt Analyst’s Dept office assistant arrested with drugs
An office assistant from the Government Analyst’s Department has been arrested by Police Special Task Force (STF) officers with heroin and ICE. The individual was apprehended yesterday (28) at a house in Kudadeniya Lane, Hokandara South, within the Malabe Police…
Special train services announced for Kandy Esala Perahera
Sri Lanka Railways has announced special train services in view of the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival this year. According to the Railway Department, the Kandy Esala Perahera will be held from 04-08 August 2025. Special train services have been introduced…