2026 Budget : President reviews agriculture, livestock plans
A meeting to review projects implemented under the 2025 budget allocations for the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, and to discuss pre-budget proposals for 2026, was chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today. During the meeting at the…
Peter Kuruvita Joins Hands with Home Lands as Brand Ambassador
Home Lands, Sri Lanka’s number one and most trusted real estate brand, proudly announces internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Peter Kuruvita as its official brand ambassador, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand. Home Lands, Sri Lanka’s number one…
Mannar project : Energy Minister dismisses claims of threat to birds
Dismissing claims that wind power projects in Mannar pose a threat to birds and wildlife, Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody described the area as stale land. According to the Sunday Times, the minister said claims of a threat to birds…
Booking Train tickets : Mandatory identification verification system launched
Sri Lanka Railways has launched a mandatory identification verification system for train ticket reservations. Per the new system, all Sri Lankan passengers must provide their National Identity Card (NIC) number and foreign nationals must provide their passport number when booking…
Vietnamese woman drowns in Aluthgama
A foreign woman who went for a swim at the Moragalla beach in Aluthgama is reported dead after having drowned today (11 Aug). According to the Police, the deceased is a 48-year-old Vietnamese national. It is reported that she had…
155 bus service recommenced
The 155 bus service from Mattakkuliya to Soysapura was recommenced this morning (11 Aug). The bus service was recommenced under the aegis of NPP MP Lakmali Hemachandra and several Colombo Municipal Councillors. The 155 bus service had been suspended since…
Death of man in Mullaitivu: Police reveal details of Soldiers’ arrest
Sri Lanka Police have arrested three Army Soldiers in connection with the death of an individual in Oddusuddan, Mullaitivu, last week. According to the Police, a group of five persons had illegally entered the camp of the 12th Sinha Regiment…
40,000 Graduates Still Jobless a Year Into JVP-Led Govt – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government of breaking promises made to unemployed graduates during the election campaign, nearly a year after coming to power. Premadasa said around 40,000 graduates remain jobless despite pledges in the…
Three Injured as Lorry Catches Fire on Southern Expressway
A lorry travelling from Kottawa on the Southern Expressway crashed into a safety barrier at Kurundugahahetekma today, catching fire soon after. Police said three people were injured in the incident and were admitted to the Elpitiya Base Hospital. The cause…
Rathana Thera missing as Police Probe Political Abduction
Police are searching for former MP Athuraliye Rathana Thera in connection with the alleged 2020 abduction of Our Power of People Party (OPPP) General Secretary Ven. Wedinigama Wimalatissa Thera, to force his signature on documents enabling Rathana Thera to obtain…