Namal Rajapaksa granted bail
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, against whom an arrest warrant was issued yesterday, has been granted bail. MP Namal Rajapaksa was granted bail after appearing before the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court today. He is reported to have appeared…
Elephant Safety : Railways alters train schedules, adds safety measures
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena says several measures are being taken to minimise elephant-train collisions, even if it results in a loss for Sri Lanka Railways. Addressing the media, Deputy Minister Gunasena said the train schedule of the Batticaloa…
Triangular T20 Tournament to Finalise T20 Squad for Zimbabwe & Asia Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will conduct an Domestic T20 triangular tournament starting August 7, following the postponement of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) that was initially scheduled for this month. With the LPL pushed back and no international fixtures until…
“We value Maldivians who consider Sri Lanka their second home”
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake affirmed that Sri Lanka and the Maldives will not only remain close friends but will also advance as partners united by a common vision and purpose. He made these remarks after attending a special dinner hosted…
Global Tiger Day 2025: A Roar for Conservation
July 29, 2025 marks Global Tiger Day also known as International Tiger Day an annual global observance dedicated to raising awareness about tiger conservation. The tradition began in 2010, when leaders from the 13 tiger‑range countries gathered at the Saint Petersburg Tiger…
Namal arrives from Maldives, leaves Airport
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, against whom an arrest warrant was issued yesterday, has arrived in Sri Lanka. It is reported that MP Rajapaksa arrived from the Maldives and was seen leaving the Katunayake Airport. The Hambantota Magistrate’s…
No threat to Sri Lanka from 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Bay of Bengal
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau says there is no impact to Sri Lanka due to the 6.6 magnitude earthquake that struck near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands early this morning (29). Addressing the media today, Director General of the…
How foreign tourists can get a driving licence in Sri Lanka
Foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka will now be able to obtain a temporary driving licence, the Sri Lanka Police announced. Police Spokesman F.U. Wootler said that tourists with an international driving licence, along with their country’s driving licence, will be…
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…