Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath meets Sri Lankan Community in Melbourne
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath held a meeting with members of the Sri Lankan community in Melbourne, Australia, where he discussed issues faced by Sri Lankans living overseas and outlined the Government’s ongoing and future initiatives. According to Herath, the…
Police nab suspect after taxi driver robbery caught on video
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery targeting a taxi driver in the Welikada area after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. According to Police, the incident took place on May 29 in…
UAE announces higher fuel prices for June 2026
The United Arab Emirates has announced an increase in petrol prices for June 2026, with rates rising by up compared to May. According to the UAE Fuel Price Committee, Super 98 petrol will be priced at AED 3.95 per litre…
LPL Player Draft : Full list of players registered
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Sachin Tendulkar proposes 3 new rules for IPL
Indian Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has proposed three changes to address what he believes is an increasing bat-ball imbalance in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with scores continuing to soar and bowlers facing growing challenges. Speaking at an event, Tendulkar…
Private bus operators call for increase in minimum fare to Rs. 32–33
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has requested the National Transport Commission to implement an interim revision of bus fares following the recent increase in fuel prices. Speaking at a media briefing held today (31), Association Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said…
Five new mammography machines to boost breast cancer detection in state hospitals
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has launched a programme to strengthen Sri Lanka’s public health system by introducing five advanced mammography machines to major state hospitals, aimed at improving early detection and follow-up care for breast cancer. The…
Sri Lanka bans single-use plastic water bottles in state institutions
Sri Lanka has banned the purchase and use of single-use plastic water bottles in all state institutions with immediate effect, under a new government directive aimed at reducing plastic waste. The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government…
UNP raises JVP’s past killings of monks in criticism of Buddhist reforms
The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over the Government’s proposed reforms relating to Buddhist institutions, including discussions on establishing Dhamma Courts and amending the Vihara-Devalagam Act. In a statement issued today, the UNP questioned President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s…
No bus fare revision despite diesel price hike: NTC
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has confirmed that there will be no revision of bus fares despite the recent increase in diesel prices. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) raised the price of Lanka White Diesel by Rs. 15 per litre…