Foreign Minister in talks with Middle East counterparts
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has held a series of high‑level discussions with counterparts across the Middle East, underscoring Colombo’s commitment to peace, stability, and the welfare of Sri Lankan migrant communities. In a call with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister…
Central Expressway: Kurunegala – Dambulla stretch to be expedited
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to expedite the construction of the Central Expressway from Kurunegala to Dambulla. According to the government, Stage Four of the project covers 58.6 kilometres between Kurunegala and Dambulla. Approval for land acquisition was…
Shooting incident reported in Mathugama
A shooting incident was reported last night (04) near the water tank that supplies water to the Mathugama Kanda area, according to the Mathugama Police. Two unidentified individuals who had arrived on a motorcycle had carried out the shooting and…
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers are expected in a few parts of Sri Lanka today, while mainly dry weather will prevail over the other parts of the nation, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in…
7 key updates from the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran
In the last 6 hours, the situation in the Middle East has remained critical as the regional conflict enters its fifth day 1. US and Israeli strikes across Iran have killed at least 1,045 people since Saturday, hitting cities, hospitals,…
Sri Lankan government must clarify if it knew of mission: Namal
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa says the Sri Lankan government must clarify whether it was aware of the mission that led to the incident involving the Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Speaking to…
Pettah Central Bus Stand renovation to be completed by mid-April
Renovation work at the Pettah Central Bus Stand is progressing rapidly and is expected to be completed within the first two weeks of April, Ministry Of Transport, Highways & Urban Development reports. The project is being carried out under the…
131 Sri Lankans stranded at Saudi Arabia and Oman airports – Foreign Minister
At least 109 Sri Lankans are stranded at an airport in Saudi Arabia, while another 22 remain stranded at an airport in Oman amid disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. He said…
Japan allocates over $100,000 for welfare projects in Sri Lanka’s north and east
Japan has provided funding for two projects aimed at improving educational infrastructure and student welfare in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern provinces. Grant contracts were signed Wednesday (4) by Japan’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, under the…
EU allocates additional €1 million for Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah recovery
The European Union (EU) has allocated an additional €1 million (over Rs. 370 million) in humanitarian assistance to help communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Ditwah, the EU Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives announced. The funding is intended…