U.S. Embassy Withdraws Travel Restrictions for Arugam Bay
Colombo, Sri Lanka — The United States Embassy in Colombo has lifted the travel restrictions for Arugam Bay, initially issued […]
China Provides Additional Aid for Sri Lanka Flood Relief
The Chinese government has pledged further assistance to Sri Lanka following recent floods by offering a new batch of emergency
Expect afternoon thundershowers
The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island for the next few days
Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children
Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) has been operational since 2006-07. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to Persons
Transport of Pigs Halted Nationwide Amid African Swine Fever Detection
The Department of Animal Production and Health has announced a nationwide suspension of pig transport between all divisional secretariats due
Handing over of solar rooftop systems at religious sites
A handing over of solar rooftop systems took place on October 25, 2024, at four religious locations: Hokandara Temple, Sri
Sri Lanka Seeks BRICS Membership as Part of its Economic and Diplomatic Realignment
Colombo, October 14, 2024 (LankaXpress) — Sri Lanka has officially applied for membership in BRICS. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath made
FMM condemns moves to arrest journalist Tharindu Jayawardena
The Free Media Movement (FMM) expresses deep concerns about moves to arrest investigative journalist Tharindu Jayawardena and warns that any
Rainy weather to continue
The prevailing Showery conditions are expected to continue further due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.Showers
Ministry of Public Security Urges Expedited Investigations into High-Profile Cases
The Ministry of Public Security has instructed the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) to expedite investigations into seven high-profile